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Connecting route · Brazil → Belgium

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Brussels

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Brussels. The easiest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Madrid, about 14h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 18m
RIOBRUGRU

Rio de Janeiro to Brussels at a glance

Fastest journey14h 18mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Brussels

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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RIO Sao Paulo (GRU) BRU
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil
One airline, one ticket ~14h 59m
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RIO Madrid (MAD) BRU
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 20m
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3
RIO Lisbon (LIS) BRU
Leg 1: GOL, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~14h 18m
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RIO Rome (FCO) BRU
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines, easyJet, ITA Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 26m
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RIO London (LHR) BRU
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Brussels Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 30m
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RIO Amsterdam (AMS) BRU
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, TUI fly Belgium
One airline, one ticket ~14h 39m
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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
9,428 km5,855 miles
Journey time
14h 18mestimate
Time difference
+4hBrussels vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Brussels
EUR
Airports
GIG, SDU → BRU, CRL

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Brussels: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Brussels?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Madrid and Lisbon. 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 Brussels?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,428 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Brussels?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Madrid (MAD), Lisbon (LIS) and Rome (FCO). GOL flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Brussels?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Brussels: Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Brussels?
Brussels is 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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