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Connecting route · Brazil → Egypt

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sharm el Sheikh

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Rome or Paris, about 18h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 18h 07m
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Rio de Janeiro to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance

Fastest journey18h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Rome or Paris

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sharm el Sheikh

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 Rome (FCO) SSH
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: Air Cairo, Neos, Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~18h 07m
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RIO Paris (CDG) SSH
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~19h 27m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) SSH
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Cairo
Self-transfer likely ~19h 34m
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RIO Amsterdam (AMS) SSH
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~20h 01m
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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
10,054 km6,244 miles
Journey time
18h 07mestimate
Time difference
+5hSharm el Sheikh vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
EGP
Airports
GIG, SDU → SSH

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Rome, Paris and Frankfurt. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,054 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Rome (FCO), Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA) and Amsterdam (AMS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Sharm el Sheikh?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sharm el Sheikh is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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