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VNY to GIG: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport)
6,312 mi
10,159 km · 5,485 nm
12h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,312 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 51m 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
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, 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 VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
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 VNY from GIG?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 6,312 miles (10,159 km, 5,485 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to GIG?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from VNY to GIG?
Nonstop service on VNY–GIG depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 51m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Van Nuys and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to GIG?
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Why are some VNY to GIG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VNY–GIG tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.