Flights Amsterdam → Rio De Janeiro
AMS → GIG
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Rio De Janeiro?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 12h 22m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Rio de Janeiro, operating with a Boeing 777 aircraft. The destination airport sees over five million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Rio De Janeiro (GIG) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Rio De Janeiro the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Rio De Janeiro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) heads south-west for about 9,560 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Rio De Janeiro it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-GIG
Airports
Frequently asked questions about AMS-GIG
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 12h 22m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Rio De Janeiro route is about 9,560 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
