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Flights from Sao Paulo to Riyadh
There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Riyadh. 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
Sao Paulo to Riyadh at a glance
Fastest journey17h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo to Riyadh
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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SAO Frankfurt (FRA) RUH
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Saudia
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
- +6hRiyadh vs Sao Paulo
- Currency in Riyadh
- SAR
- Airports
- GRU, VCP, CGH → RUH
Flights from Sao Paulo to Riyadh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Riyadh?
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 Sao Paulo to Riyadh?
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 Sao Paulo and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), Rome (FCO) and Doha (DOH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Riyadh?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 6 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
