Distance From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, GIG - FRA Distance

The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 5946 miles or 9568 kilometers or 5163 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 Frankfurt am Main ( Germany )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio De Janeiro and Frankfurt am Main takes around 13 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 13 hours 40 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 - FRA

Kilometers		9568 km
Statute Miles		5946 miles
Nautical Miles		5163 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 40 minutes

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport Flight Route Map - GIG to FRA Flight Path

Location of Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport & Frankfurt Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Frankfurt am Main, Germany. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIG - FRA

Time difference between Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) and Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 4 Hours.
Frankfurt am Main time is 4 Hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-01-28, 16:56:21 -03
Frankfurt am Main (Germany)	2025-01-28, 20:56:21 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

Frankfurt Airport (FRA / EDDF) Frankfurt am Main, Germany