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Connecting route · Brazil → China

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Guangzhou

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Guangzhou. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or New York, about 24h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 24h 38m
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Rio de Janeiro to Guangzhou at a glance

Fastest journey24h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or New York

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Guangzhou

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 Dubai (DXB) CAN
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~24h 38m
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RIO New York (JFK) CAN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~29h 14m
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RIO Madrid (MAD) CAN
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~26h 39m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) CAN
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~26h 44m
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RIO Paris (CDG) CAN
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~26h 48m
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RIO Amsterdam (AMS) CAN
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~26h 53m
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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
17,606 km10,933 miles
Journey time
24h 38mestimate
Time difference
+11hGuangzhou vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Guangzhou
CNY
Airports
GIG, SDU → CAN

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Guangzhou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Guangzhou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, New York and Madrid. 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 Guangzhou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 17,606 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Guangzhou?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), New York (JFK), Madrid (MAD) and Frankfurt (FRA). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Guangzhou?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 11 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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