The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Rio de Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, GIG) and Nova York (John F. Kennedy International Airport, JFK) is 7,729 km (4,173 nautical miles). The initial heading is 336°. In a Airbus A320neo, the flight takes about 9h 35min.
| Aircraft | Cruise | Block time | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 300 | 453 kt | 9h 38min | 5,397 kg |
| Embraer E195-E2 | 470 kt | 9h 18min | 15,572 kg |
| Airbus A320neo | 455 kt | 9h 35min | 24,814 kg |
| Boeing 737-800 | 453 kt | 9h 38min | 26,987 kg |
| Boeing 777-300ER | 490 kt | 8h 56min | 67,788 kg |
Cruise estimates, no wind. Not for real operational planning.
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rio de Janeiro to Nova York is 7,729 km, equivalent to 4,173 nautical miles.
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Nova York takes about 9h 35min in a Airbus A320neo, already including taxi, climb and descent time.
The initial heading from Rio de Janeiro to Nova York is 336° (true bearing), measured at the departure point of the great-circle route.