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Flights from Colombo to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or London, about 21h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 21h 28m
CMBRIODXB

Colombo to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey21h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or London

Best ways to fly from Colombo 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
CMB Dubai (DXB) RIO
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~21h 28m
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CMB London (LHR) RIO
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
Same alliance ~24h 58m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) RIO
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~25h 33m
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CMB Paris (CDG) RIO
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~25h 35m
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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
13,682 km8,497 miles
Journey time
21h 28mestimate
Time difference
-8.5hRio de Janeiro vs Colombo
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
CMB → GIG, SDU

Flights from Colombo to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, London and Frankfurt. 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 Colombo to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,682 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Rio de Janeiro?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 8.5 hours behind Colombo.

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