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How long is the flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro?

JFKNew York
GIGRio De Janeiro
Flight Time
9 h 6 min
Distance
7,738km

4,808 miles

Departure
05:53
Arrival
15:59
From

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Departure 05:53 · America/New_York

To

GIGRio De Janeiro

Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport

Arrival 15:59 · America/Sao_Paulo

Route Details

The flight from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro covers a distance of approximately 7,738 kilometers (4,808 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 9 h 6 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/New_York
Arrival Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro?

A direct flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro takes around 9 h 6 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from New York to Rio De Janeiro?

The distance from New York to Rio De Janeiro is about 7,738 kilometers (4,808 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 9 h 6 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Rio De Janeiro to New York.