Distance From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, GIG - DCA Distance

The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 4789 miles or 7706 kilometers or 4159 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 Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio De Janeiro and Washington takes around 11 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 11 hours 0 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 - DCA

Kilometers		7706 km
Statute Miles		4789 miles
Nautical Miles		4159 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 0 minutes

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - GIG to DCA Flight Path

Location of Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio De Janeiro to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Washington, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIG - DCA

Time difference between Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) and Washington (United States) is 2 Hours.
Washington time is 2 Hours behind Rio De Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-01-28, 16:57:53 -03
Washington (United States)	2025-01-28, 14:57:53 EST

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

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States