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Connecting route · Ecuador → Brazil

Flights from Guayaquil to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Guayaquil to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Lima or Bogota, about 8h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 39m
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Guayaquil to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey8h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lima or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Guayaquil 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
GYE Lima (LIM) RIO
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~8h 39m
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GYE Bogota (BOG) RIO
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~9h 25m
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GYE Buenos Aires (EZE) RIO
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Ecuador · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina
Same alliance ~10h 19m
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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
4,578 km2,843 miles
Journey time
8h 39mestimate
Time difference
+2hRio de Janeiro vs Guayaquil
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
GYE → GIG, SDU

Flights from Guayaquil to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guayaquil to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lima, Bogota and Buenos Aires. 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 Guayaquil to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,578 km.
Where do you change planes between Guayaquil and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Lima (LIM), Bogota (BOG) and Buenos Aires (EZE). LATAM Airlines Ecuador flies both legs via Lima, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guayaquil and Rio de Janeiro?
Guayaquil: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Guayaquil and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Guayaquil.

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