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Flights from Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Dubai, about 25h 32m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 25h 25m
SHARIOFRA

Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey25h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Shanghai 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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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) RIO
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~25h 32m
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SHA Dubai (DXB) RIO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~25h 25m
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SHA Paris (CDG) RIO
Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~25h 34m
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4
SHA Amsterdam (AMS) RIO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~25h 35m
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SHA Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
One airline, one ticket ~27h 06m
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SHA London (LHR) RIO
Leg 1: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~25h 37m
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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
18,238 km11,326 miles
Journey time
25h 25mestimate
Time difference
-11hRio de Janeiro vs Shanghai
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
PVG, SHA → GIG, SDU

Flights from Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Dubai and Paris. 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 Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 25h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,238 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Dubai (DXB), Paris (CDG) and Amsterdam (AMS). Air China flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 11 hours behind Shanghai.

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