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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Ho Chi Minh City

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Ho Chi Minh City. The easiest way is one stop via Paris or Frankfurt, about 26h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 26h 37m
RIOSGNCDG

Rio de Janeiro to Ho Chi Minh City at a glance

Fastest journey26h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Ho Chi Minh City

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

1
RIO Paris (CDG) SGN
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~26h 37m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) SGN
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Vietnam Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~27h 32m
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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
16,542 km10,273 miles
Journey time
26h 37mestimate
Time difference
+10hHo Chi Minh City vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Ho Chi Minh City
VND
Airports
GIG, SDU → SGN

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Ho Chi Minh City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Ho Chi Minh City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 26h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 16,542 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Ho Chi Minh City?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Ho Chi Minh City?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 10 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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