Route Network
Rio de Janeiro / Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport connects 48 destinations worldwide, with São Paulo standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Amsterdam, and the shortest flight is to Vitória.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Rio de Janeiro / Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport is served by 23 airlines, with Gol in the lead at 36% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 60% of routes. 10 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 22 airlines operate international routes, compared with three airlines serving domestic routes. KLM is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Amsterdam with a flight time of 12 hrs.
Rio de Janeiro / Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport provides direct service to 17 countries across three continents. The route network is 46% domestic and 54% international. Argentina is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #363 - Total destinations
- #345 - Domestic destinations
- #268 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #175 - Total flights
- #163 - Domestic flights
- #167 - International flights
- #215 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #131 - Total distance flown
- #101 - Distance per flight
- #142 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,146 ft 4,007 m 13,146 ft · 4,007 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | |
| 13,146 ft 4,007 m 13,146 ft · 4,007 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | |
| 10,449 ft 3,185 m 10,449 ft · 3,185 m | 154 ft 47 m 154 ft · 47 m | Asphalt | |
| 10,449 ft 3,185 m 10,449 ft · 3,185 m | 154 ft 47 m 154 ft · 47 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Rio de Janeiro / Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.