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Connecting route · Brazil → Switzerland

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Geneva

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Geneva. The easiest way is one stop via Lisbon or Madrid, about 14h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 57m
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Rio de Janeiro to Geneva at a glance

Fastest journey13h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Geneva

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 Lisbon (LIS) GVA
Leg 1: GOL, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: easyJet, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~14h 01m
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RIO Madrid (MAD) GVA
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, easyJet, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 57m
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3
RIO Porto (OPO) GVA
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: easyJet, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~14h 05m
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RIO Rome (FCO) GVA
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: easyJet, ITA Airways, EasyJet Switzerland
One airline, one ticket ~14h 50m
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RIO Amsterdam (AMS) GVA
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM, EasyJet Switzerland
One airline, one ticket ~15h 18m
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RIO London (LHR) GVA
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~15h 01m
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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
9,147 km5,680 miles
Journey time
13h 57mestimate
Time difference
+4hGeneva vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Geneva
CHF
Airports
GIG, SDU → GVA

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Geneva: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Geneva?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon, Madrid and Porto. 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 Geneva?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,147 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Geneva?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), Madrid (MAD), Porto (OPO) and Rome (FCO). GOL flies both legs via Lisbon, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Geneva?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Geneva: Geneva International Airport (GVA).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Geneva?
Geneva is 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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