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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or London, about 21h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 21h 28m
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Rio de Janeiro to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey21h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or London

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Colombo

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

1
RIO Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~21h 28m
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RIO London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~24h 58m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~25h 33m
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RIO Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~25h 35m
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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
13,682 km8,497 miles
Journey time
21h 28mestimate
Time difference
+8.5hColombo vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → CMB

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, London and Frankfurt. 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 Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,682 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Colombo?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Colombo?
Colombo is 8.5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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