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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Riyadh
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Riyadh. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Rome, about 18h 26m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 26m
Rio de Janeiro to Riyadh at a glance
Fastest journey18h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Rome
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Riyadh
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
- 11,035 km6,853 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 26mestimate
- Time difference
- +6hRiyadh vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in Riyadh
- SAR
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → RUH
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Riyadh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Riyadh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Rome and London. 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 Riyadh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,035 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Rome (FCO), London (LHR) and Paris (CDG). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Riyadh?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 6 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
