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Flights from Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Paris, about 25h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 24h 45m
HKGRIOFRA

Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey24h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Paris

Best ways to fly from Hong Kong 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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HKG Frankfurt (FRA) RIO
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~25h 54m
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HKG Paris (CDG) RIO
Leg 1: Air France, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~25h 58m
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3
HKG Amsterdam (AMS) RIO
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, KLM · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~26h 03m
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HKG London (LHR) RIO
Leg 1: British Airways, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~26h 06m
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HKG Dubai (DXB) RIO
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~24h 45m
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HKG New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
Same alliance ~28h 23m
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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
17,691 km10,986 miles
Journey time
24h 45mestimate
Time difference
-11hRio de Janeiro vs Hong Kong
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
HKG → GIG, SDU

Flights from Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Paris and Amsterdam. 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 Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 17,691 km.
Where do you change planes between Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS) and London (LHR). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro?
Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 11 hours behind Hong Kong.

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