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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
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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 Dubai (DXB) RIO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~24h 38m
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CAN New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
Self-transfer likely ~29h 14m
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CAN Madrid (MAD) RIO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Iberia
Self-transfer likely ~26h 39m
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CAN Frankfurt (FRA) RIO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~26h 44m
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CAN Paris (CDG) RIO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~26h 48m
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CAN Amsterdam (AMS) RIO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
Self-transfer likely ~26h 53m
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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
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.

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