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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Helsinki
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Helsinki. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Paris, about 16h 23m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 21m
Rio de Janeiro to Helsinki at a glance
Fastest journey16h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Paris
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Helsinki
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
- 11,075 km6,878 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 21mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hHelsinki vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in Helsinki
- EUR
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → HEL
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Helsinki: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Helsinki?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Paris and Amsterdam. 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 Helsinki?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,075 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Helsinki?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS) and Madrid (MAD). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Helsinki?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Helsinki?
Helsinki is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
