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Flights from Reykjavik to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via New York or Toronto, about 17h 22m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 18m
Reykjavik to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey16h 18mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Toronto
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik 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.
1Search
REK New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
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REK Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Icelandair, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
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
- 9,854 km6,119 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 18mestimate
- Time difference
- -3hRio de Janeiro vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → GIG, SDU
Flights from Reykjavik to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Toronto and London. 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 Reykjavik to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,854 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Toronto (YYZ), London (LHR) and Montreal (YUL). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Rio de Janeiro?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 3 hours behind Reykjavik.
