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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Guayaquil

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Guayaquil. The easiest way is one stop via Lima or Bogota, about 8h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 39m
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Rio de Janeiro to Guayaquil at a glance

Fastest journey8h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lima or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Guayaquil

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

1
RIO Lima (LIM) GYE
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~8h 39m
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RIO Bogota (BOG) GYE
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador
One airline, one ticket ~9h 25m
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RIO Buenos Aires (EZE) GYE
Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Ecuador
Same alliance ~10h 19m
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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
4,578 km2,843 miles
Journey time
8h 39mestimate
Time difference
-2hGuayaquil vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Guayaquil
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → GYE

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Guayaquil: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Guayaquil?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lima, Bogota and Buenos Aires. 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 Guayaquil?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,578 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Guayaquil?
The best connecting points are Lima (LIM), Bogota (BOG) and Buenos Aires (EZE). LATAM Airlines Peru flies both legs via Lima, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Guayaquil?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Guayaquil: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Guayaquil?
Guayaquil is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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