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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo. The easiest way is one stop via London or Paris, about 26h 03m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 25h 42m
Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo at a glance
Fastest journey25h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Paris
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo
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 London (LHR) TYO
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Japan Airlines
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
- 18,569 km11,531 miles
- Journey time
- 25h 42mestimate
- Time difference
- +12hTokyo vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in Tokyo
- JPY
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → NRT, HND
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Paris and Toronto. 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 Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 25h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,569 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Toronto (YYZ) and Houston (IAH). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
