Flights Rio De Janeiro → Amsterdam
GIG → AMS
How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam?
The flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Amsterdam (AMS) 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 Rio de Janeiro with Amsterdam, utilizing a Boeing 777 aircraft. The destination airport in Amsterdam serves over 66 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Europe.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The Rio De Janeiro (GIG) → Amsterdam (AMS) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rio De Janeiro the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes.
Heading to Amsterdam: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Amsterdam (AMS) heads north-east for about 9,560 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rio De Janeiro the average ATFM delay is 3.5 min (atfm); arriving into Amsterdam it is 1.2 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 GIG-AMS
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Frequently asked questions about GIG-AMS
The flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Amsterdam (AMS) 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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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
