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Connecting route · Brazil → China

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Dubai, about 25h 32m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 25h 25m
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Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey25h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai

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 Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~25h 32m
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RIO Dubai (DXB) SHA
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~25h 25m
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RIO Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~25h 34m
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RIO Amsterdam (AMS) SHA
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~25h 35m
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RIO Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~27h 06m
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RIO London (LHR) SHA
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~25h 37m
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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
18,238 km11,326 miles
Journey time
25h 25mestimate
Time difference
+11hShanghai vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
GIG, SDU → PVG, SHA

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Dubai and Paris. 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 Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 25h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,238 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Dubai (DXB), Paris (CDG) and Amsterdam (AMS). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 11 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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