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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 9h 00m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 00m
Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena at a glance
Fastest journey9h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 5,107 km3,171 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 00mestimate
- Time difference
- -2hCartagena vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in Cartagena
- USD
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → CTG
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Panama City and Lima. 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 Cartagena?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,107 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY) and Lima (LIM). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Cartagena: Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena?
Cartagena is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
