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Flights from Beijing to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Paris or Sao Paulo, about 24h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 24h 13m
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Beijing to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey24h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Sao Paulo

Best ways to fly from Beijing 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.

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BJS Paris (CDG) RIO
Leg 1: Air China, Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~24h 13m
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BJS Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
Same alliance ~24h 53m
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BJS Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: Air China, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
Same alliance ~26h 02m
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BJS Frankfurt (FRA) RIO
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Same alliance ~24h 15m
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BJS Lisbon (LIS) RIO
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: GOL, TAP Air Portugal
Self-transfer likely ~25h 16m
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BJS Amsterdam (AMS) RIO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
Self-transfer likely ~25h 17m
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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
17,321 km10,756 miles
Journey time
24h 13mestimate
Time difference
-11hRio de Janeiro vs Beijing
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
PKX, PEK → GIG, SDU

Flights from Beijing to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Sao Paulo and Toronto. 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 Beijing to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 17,321 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Sao Paulo (GRU), Toronto (YYZ) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air China flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and Rio de Janeiro?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 11 hours behind Beijing.

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