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Flights from Riyadh to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Rome, about 18h 26m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 26m
Riyadh to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey18h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Rome
Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Rio de Janeiro
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 11,035 km6,853 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 26mestimate
- Time difference
- -6hRio de Janeiro vs Riyadh
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- RUH → GIG, SDU
Flights from Riyadh to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Rome and London. 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 Riyadh to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,035 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Rome (FCO), London (LHR) and Paris (CDG). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Rio de Janeiro?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 6 hours behind Riyadh.
