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SAN to GIG: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport)
6,199 mi
9,976 km · 5,387 nm
12h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,199 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 37m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- GIG — Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near GIG
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport9 mi away
- QNV · Aeroclube Airport14 mi away
- SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base31 mi away
- JDF · Francisco de Assis Airport71 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from GIG?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 6,199 miles (9,976 km, 5,387 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to GIG?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 37m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to GIG?
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