Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Addis Ababa

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Addis Ababa. The easiest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Buenos Aires, about 15h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 15h 20m

Rio de Janeiro to Addis Ababa at a glance

Fastest journey15h 20mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Buenos Aires

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Addis Ababa

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

RIO Sao Paulo (GRU) ADD

Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines

Same alliance ~15h 20m

RIO Buenos Aires (EZE) ADD

Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines

Same alliance ~19h 03m

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: 9,581 km5,950 miles
Journey time: 15h 20mestimate
Time difference: +6hAddis Ababa vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Addis Ababa: USD
Airports: GIG, SDU → ADD

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Addis Ababa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Addis Ababa?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo 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 Rio de Janeiro to Addis Ababa?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,581 km.

Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Addis Ababa?

The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU) and Buenos Aires (EZE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Addis Ababa?

Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 6 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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