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Connecting route · Ethiopia → Brazil

Flights from Addis Ababa to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Addis Ababa to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Buenos Aires, about 15h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 15h 20m
ADDRIOGRU

Addis Ababa to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey15h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Buenos Aires

Best ways to fly from Addis Ababa to Rio de Janeiro

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ADD Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 20m
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ADD Buenos Aires (EZE) RIO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina
Same alliance ~19h 03m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,581 km5,950 miles
Journey time
15h 20mestimate
Time difference
-6hRio de Janeiro vs Addis Ababa
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
ADD → GIG, SDU

Flights from Addis Ababa to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Addis Ababa to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,581 km.
Where do you change planes between Addis Ababa and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU) and Buenos Aires (EZE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Addis Ababa and Rio de Janeiro?
Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 6 hours behind Addis Ababa.

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