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Rome (FCO) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) flights

Nonstop from Rome Fiumicino to Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

9,172km

5,699 mi, great circle

Flying time

11h 35m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

1.4

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying FCO to GIG

Route map

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Rome to Rio de Janeiro?

About 11h 35m gate to gate for the 9,172 km (5,699 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from FCO to GIG?

Aerolíneas Argentinas and ITA Airways, with about 1.4 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).