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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Mumbai

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Mumbai. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or London, about 19h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 19h 46m
RIOBOMDXB

Rio de Janeiro to Mumbai at a glance

Fastest journey19h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or London

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Mumbai

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) BOM
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air India, Air India Express, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~19h 46m
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RIO London (LHR) BOM
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: Air India, British Airways, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~23h 05m
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3
RIO Amsterdam (AMS) BOM
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: IndiGo, KLM, China Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 01m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) BOM
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air India, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~22h 41m
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RIO Paris (CDG) BOM
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~22h 43m
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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
13,414 km8,330 miles
Journey time
19h 46mestimate
Time difference
+8.5hMumbai vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Mumbai
INR
Airports
GIG, SDU → BOM, NMI

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Mumbai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Mumbai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, London 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 Mumbai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,414 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Mumbai?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), London (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS) and Frankfurt (FRA). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Mumbai?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Mumbai?
Mumbai is 8.5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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