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SJC to GIG: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport)
6,581 mi
10,591 km · 5,719 nm
13h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,581 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 22m 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
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC
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 SJC from GIG?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 6,581 miles (10,591 km, 5,719 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to GIG?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 22m 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 Jose and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to GIG?
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