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Flights from Guangzhou to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or New York, about 24h 38m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 24h 38m
Guangzhou to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey24h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or New York
Best ways to fly from Guangzhou 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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CAN New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
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
- 17,606 km10,933 miles
- Journey time
- 24h 38mestimate
- Time difference
- -11hRio de Janeiro vs Guangzhou
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- CAN → GIG, SDU
Flights from Guangzhou to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, New York and Madrid. 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 Guangzhou to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 17,606 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), New York (JFK), Madrid (MAD) and Frankfurt (FRA). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Rio de Janeiro?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 11 hours behind Guangzhou.





