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Connecting route · Ecuador → Brazil

Flights from Quito to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Quito to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Lima, about 9h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 53m
UIORIOBOG

Quito to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey8h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Lima

Best ways to fly from Quito 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
UIO Bogota (BOG) RIO
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~9h 05m
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UIO Lima (LIM) RIO
Leg 1: Aeroregional, LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~8h 53m
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UIO Panama City (PTY) RIO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 24m
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UIO Buenos Aires (EZE) RIO
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina
Same alliance ~10h 28m
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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
4,575 km2,841 miles
Journey time
8h 53mestimate
Time difference
+2hRio de Janeiro vs Quito
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
UIO → GIG, SDU

Flights from Quito to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Quito to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Lima and Panama City. 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 Quito to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,575 km.
Where do you change planes between Quito and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Lima (LIM), Panama City (PTY) and Buenos Aires (EZE). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Quito and Rio de Janeiro?
Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Quito and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Quito.

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