Flights Rome → Rio De Janeiro
FCO → GIG
How long is the flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 11h 53m. 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 operates from Rome, where the airport opened in 1947, to the bustling city of Rio de Janeiro. The destination airport serves over five million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel.
The Rome (FCO) → Rio De Janeiro (GIG) route is operated by ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.9/100 (medium), 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 Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Rio De Janeiro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) heads south-west for about 9,172 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Rio De Janeiro it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
Flexible on this trip? Compare flights
Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating FCO-GIG
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FCO-GIG
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 11h 53m. 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: ITA Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Rio De Janeiro, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Rome-Rio De Janeiro route is about 9,172 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.
