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Connecting route · Brazil → Egypt

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Rome or Frankfurt, about 16h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 39m
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Rio de Janeiro to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey16h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Rome or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo

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 Rome (FCO) CAI
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, ITA Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 39m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) CAI
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, EgyptAir, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~18h 07m
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RIO Paris (CDG) CAI
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~18h 00m
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RIO London (LHR) CAI
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~18h 29m
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RIO Madrid (MAD) CAI
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Iberia Express, Air Cairo
Same alliance ~16h 52m
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RIO Amsterdam (AMS) CAI
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~19h 34m
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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
9,884 km6,138 miles
Journey time
16h 39mestimate
Time difference
+5hCairo vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
GIG, SDU → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Rome, Frankfurt and Paris. 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 Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,884 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Rome (FCO), Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG) and London (LHR). ITA Airways flies both legs via Rome, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Cairo?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Cairo?
Cairo is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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