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Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro Flight Time: 14h 27m (11,787 km)

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) covers about 11,787 km (≈ 7,324 mi) and takes roughly 14h 27m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -7 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteAUH → GIG
Distance11,787 km · 7,324 mi
Estimated flight time14h 27m
Time differenceUTC-7

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AUHZayed International AirportGIGRio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport
Estimated flight time
14h 27m
Route
11,787 kmAUHAbu DhabiGIGRio de Janeiro
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
11,787 km
7,324 mi
Time difference from Abu Dhabi
−7h
Next steps
Abu Dhabi → Riyadh (AUH → RUH)Abu Dhabi → Jeddah (AUH → JED)Abu Dhabi → Dammam (AUH → DMM)

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Enter your Rio de Janeiro trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Rio de Janeiro-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between AUH (Abu Dhabi) and GIG (Rio de Janeiro) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 14h 27m over 11,787 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Abu Dhabi (UTC+4) vs Rio de Janeiro (UTC-3).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro?

About 14h 27m — an estimate for 11,787 km at 850 km/h.

How is the Abu Dhabi–Rio de Janeiro flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Abu Dhabi and Rio de Janeiro?

Roughly 11,787 km (7,324 mi) great-circle between Zayed International Airport and Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Jeddah (JED) at 16h 34m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Abu Dhabi and Rio de Janeiro?

Via Jeddah (JED): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 16h 34m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Rio de Janeiro, and how does it affect arrival?

Rio de Janeiro is 7 hours behind Abu Dhabi; a 10:00 departure lands around 17:27 local time in Rio de Janeiro.

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