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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shenzhen

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shenzhen. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Frankfurt, about 24h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 24h 44m
RIOSZXDXB

Rio de Janeiro to Shenzhen at a glance

Fastest journey24h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Shenzhen

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

1
RIO Dubai (DXB) SZX
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~24h 44m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) SZX
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~25h 52m
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3
RIO Madrid (MAD) SZX
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~26h 47m
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RIO Paris (CDG) SZX
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~26h 56m
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RIO London (LHR) SZX
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~27h 04m
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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
17,682 km10,981 miles
Journey time
24h 44mestimate
Time difference
+11hShenzhen vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Shenzhen
CNY
Airports
GIG, SDU → SZX

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shenzhen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shenzhen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Frankfurt and Madrid. 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 Shenzhen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 17,682 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Shenzhen?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Frankfurt (FRA), Madrid (MAD) and Paris (CDG). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Shenzhen?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 11 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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