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Flights from Brussels to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Brussels to Rio de Janeiro. The fastest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Madrid, about 13h 28m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 28m
BRURIOGRU

Brussels to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey13h 28mVia Sao Paulo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Brussels 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
BRU Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
Thu13:15 BRU20:01 GRU0h 59m connection21:00 GRU21:43 RIOLATAM Brasil
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 28m
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BRU Madrid (MAD) RIO
Leg 1: Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 20m
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3
BRU Lisbon (LIS) RIO
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: GOL, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~14h 18m
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4
BRU Rome (FCO) RIO
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines, easyJet, ITA Airways · Leg 2: ITA Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 26m
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5
BRU London (LHR) RIO
Leg 1: British Airways, Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 30m
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BRU Amsterdam (AMS) RIO
Leg 1: KLM, TUI fly Belgium · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 39m
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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
9,428 km5,855 miles
Journey time
13h 28mon current schedules
Time difference
-4hRio de Janeiro vs Brussels
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
BRU, CRL → GIG, SDU

Flights from Brussels to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Brussels to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Madrid and Lisbon. 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 Brussels to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,428 km.
Where do you change planes between Brussels and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Madrid (MAD), Lisbon (LIS) and Rome (FCO). LATAM Brasil flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Brussels and Rio de Janeiro?
Brussels: Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Brussels and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind Brussels.

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