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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington. The fastest way is one stop via Miami or Sao Paulo, about 11h 12m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 12m
Rio de Janeiro to Washington at a glance
Fastest journey11h 12mVia Miami, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Sao Paulo
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Washington
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 Miami (MIA) WAS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Sat22:30 RIO05:32 MIA0h 58m connection06:30 MIA08:42 WASAmerican Airlines
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RIO Sao Paulo (GRU) WAS
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri12:30 RIO13:19 GRU8h 11m connection21:30 GRU06:01 WASLATAM Brasil + United Airlines
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) WAS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest 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
- 7,723 km4,796 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 12mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hWashington vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in Washington
- USD
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → IAD, DCA
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Sao Paulo and Atlanta. 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 Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,723 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Washington?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Sao Paulo (GRU), Atlanta (ATL) and Toronto (YYZ). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Washington?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Washington?
Washington is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
