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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Quito

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Quito. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Lima, about 9h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 53m
RIOUIOBOG

Rio de Janeiro to Quito at a glance

Fastest journey8h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Lima

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Quito

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

1
RIO Bogota (BOG) UIO
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 05m
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RIO Lima (LIM) UIO
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: Aeroregional, LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~8h 53m
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RIO Panama City (PTY) UIO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 24m
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RIO Buenos Aires (EZE) UIO
Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca Ecuador
Same alliance ~10h 28m
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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
4,575 km2,841 miles
Journey time
8h 53mestimate
Time difference
-2hQuito vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Quito
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → UIO

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Quito: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Quito?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Lima and Panama City. 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 Quito?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,575 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Quito?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Lima (LIM), Panama City (PTY) and Buenos Aires (EZE). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Quito?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Quito?
Quito is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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