Rio De Janeiro to Memphis (GIG–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,034 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
ATL Atlanta 12h 48m DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
IAH Houston 14h UA → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Memphis flights
MIA Miami 17h 56m AAG3 → AAQR Miami (MIA) to Memphis flights
YYZ Toronto ~14h 24m TS → MAL Toronto (YYZ) to Memphis flights
EWR Newark ~14h 33m UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~14h 36m → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
JFK New York ~14h 43m → DLVJA New York (JFK) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago ~14h 59m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
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Rio De Janeiro to Memphis
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,034 mi 10h 6m nonstop -2h behind

GIG–MEM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
ATL ~12h 48m IAH ~14h 0m YYZ ~14h 24m EWR ~14h 33m DFW ~14h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
271
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GIG → MEM
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
MEM → GIG
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Memphis is 2 hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 4:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
5,034 mi / 8,102 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 6m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. Brazil is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so ESTA is not available. The B1/B2 visa is typically issued with 10-year validity and allows stays of up to 180 days per visit. Interviews at a U.S. consulate in Brazil are required as part of the application.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to GIG

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

Facts

GIG–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance5,034 mi / 8,102 km
Flight time10h 6m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GIG
Full nameRio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 10h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 5,034 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Miami.
Memphis is 2 hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GIG to MEM

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GIG to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to MEM is about 10 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,034 miles (8,102 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.