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Flights from Seoul to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Seoul to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Paris or Frankfurt, about 25h 09m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 25h 09m
Seoul to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey25h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Seoul 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.
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SEL Frankfurt (FRA) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Lufthansa
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
- 18,133 km11,261 miles
- Journey time
- 25h 09mestimate
- Time difference
- -12hRio de Janeiro vs Seoul
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- ICN, GMP → GIG, SDU
Flights from Seoul to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Seoul to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Frankfurt 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 Seoul to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 25h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,133 km.
Where do you change planes between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), Toronto (YYZ) and Amsterdam (AMS). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seoul and Rio de Janeiro?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 12 hours behind Seoul.





