Distance From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, GIG - FCO Distance

The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) is 5700 miles or 9172 kilometers or 4950 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil ) to Rome ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio De Janeiro and Rome takes around 13 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome, Italy is 13 hours 6 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GIG - FCO

Kilometers		9172 km
Statute Miles		5700 miles
Nautical Miles		4950 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 6 minutes

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport Flight Route Map - GIG to FCO Flight Path

Location of Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport & Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio De Janeiro to Rome nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Rome, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIG - FCO

Time difference between Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) and Rome (Italy) is 4 Hours.
Rome time is 4 Hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-11-03, 10:15:13 -03
Rome (Italy)	2026-11-03, 14:15:13 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Destination

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO / LIRF) Rome, Italy