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Flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Rome or Paris, about 18h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 18h 07m
SSHRIOFCO

Sharm el Sheikh to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey18h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Rome or Paris

Best ways to fly from Sharm el Sheikh 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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SSH Rome (FCO) RIO
Leg 1: Air Cairo, Neos, Wizz Air · Leg 2: ITA Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 07m
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SSH Paris (CDG) RIO
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~19h 27m
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SSH Frankfurt (FRA) RIO
Leg 1: Air Cairo · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~19h 34m
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SSH Amsterdam (AMS) RIO
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: KLM
Self-transfer likely ~20h 01m
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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
10,054 km6,244 miles
Journey time
18h 07mestimate
Time difference
-5hRio de Janeiro vs Sharm el Sheikh
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
SSH → GIG, SDU

Flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Rome, Paris and Frankfurt. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Sharm el Sheikh to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,054 km.
Where do you change planes between Sharm el Sheikh and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Rome (FCO), Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA) and Amsterdam (AMS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sharm el Sheikh and Rio de Janeiro?
Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Sharm el Sheikh and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Sharm el Sheikh.

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