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Flights from Bucharest to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Frankfurt, about 15h 45m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 45m
Bucharest to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey15h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Bucharest 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.
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
- 10,261 km6,372 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 45mestimate
- Time difference
- -5hRio de Janeiro vs Bucharest
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- OTP, BBU → GIG, SDU
Flights from Bucharest to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Frankfurt and Paris. 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 Bucharest to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,261 km.
Where do you change planes between Bucharest and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG) and Amsterdam (AMS). FlyOne flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bucharest and Rio de Janeiro?
Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Bucharest.
