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Flights from Riyadh to Sao Paulo

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Sao Paulo. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 18h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 22m
RUHSAOIST

Riyadh to Sao Paulo at a glance

Fastest journey17h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Sao Paulo

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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RUH Istanbul (IST) SAO
Leg 1: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 43m
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RUH Dubai (DXB) SAO
Leg 1: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~18h 51m
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RUH Rome (FCO) SAO
Leg 1: Flynas, ITA Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: ITA Airways, LATAM Brasil
One airline, one ticket ~18h 52m
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RUH Doha (DOH) SAO
Leg 1: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 56m
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RUH Addis Ababa (ADD) SAO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 22m
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RUH Frankfurt (FRA) SAO
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Saudia · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 07m
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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
11,389 km7,073 miles
Journey time
17h 22mestimate
Time difference
-6hSao Paulo vs Riyadh
Currency in Sao Paulo
BRL
Airports
RUH → GRU, VCP, CGH

Flights from Riyadh to Sao Paulo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Sao Paulo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Dubai and Rome. 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 Sao Paulo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,389 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), Rome (FCO) and Doha (DOH). flyadeal flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Sao Paulo?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 6 hours behind Riyadh.

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