Routes · From IAH

Houston (IAH) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) flights

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

Distance

8,088km

5,026 mi, great circle

Flying time

10h 18m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

1.1

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying IAH to GIG

United Airlines

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Frequently asked questions

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

About 10h 18m gate to gate for the 8,088 km (5,026 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to GIG?

United Airlines, with about 1.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).