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Flight Distance from Chicago (ORD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ORDKORD
Chicago, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,541 km5,307 miles • 4,612 NM
Destination Airport
SBGLGIG
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Direct Distance
8,541 km
5,307 Statute Miles
4,612 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 33m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
769 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
138° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 33m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 47m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 56m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇧🇷 Brazil
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Electronic visa (e-Visa) required prior to travel.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- City / Country: Chicago, United States
- ICAO Code: KORD
- Coordinates: 41.9786°, -87.9048°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 680 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
- City / Country: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO Code: SBGL
- Coordinates: -22.8100°, -43.2506°
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Elevation: 28 ft
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