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Flights from Cairo to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Cairo to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Rome or Frankfurt, about 16h 39m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 39m
Cairo to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey16h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Rome or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Cairo 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
- 9,884 km6,138 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 39mestimate
- Time difference
- -5hRio de Janeiro vs Cairo
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- CAI, SPX, CCE → GIG, SDU
Flights from Cairo to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Rome, 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 Cairo to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,884 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Rome (FCO), Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG) and London (LHR). Air Cairo flies both legs via Rome, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Rio de Janeiro?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Cairo.
