Flight time from New York to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Flying time from New York to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Flying route from New York City to Rio de Janeiro

How many hours does it take to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

The total flight duration from New York (USA) to Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 10 hours, 6 minutes. Your trip begins in New York and ends in Rio de Janeiro.

Important: The exact time may vary depending on wind speeds during the flight.

The flight duration stated above assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/h or 434 knots. This measurement is only for the actual flying time. An additional 30 minutes for take-off and landing has been added.

Always add additional time for the plane to taxi between the gate and the airport runway. You should also factor in airport wait times and possible equipment or weather delays.

The calculation of flight time is based on the straight line distance from New York City to Rio de Janeiro, which is about 4,803 miles or 7 729 kilometers. Your flight direction from New York to Rio de Janeiro is Southeast (150 degrees from North).

Check this map of Rio de Janeiro out.

Travel tip: reserve a Rio de Janeiro private tour to explore the city