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Flights from Shenzhen to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Frankfurt, about 24h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 24h 44m
SZXRIODXB

Shenzhen to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey24h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Shenzhen 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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SZX Dubai (DXB) RIO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~24h 44m
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SZX Frankfurt (FRA) RIO
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Same alliance ~25h 52m
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SZX Madrid (MAD) RIO
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Iberia
Self-transfer likely ~26h 47m
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SZX Paris (CDG) RIO
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~26h 56m
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SZX London (LHR) RIO
Leg 1: Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
Self-transfer likely ~27h 04m
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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
17,682 km10,981 miles
Journey time
24h 44mestimate
Time difference
-11hRio de Janeiro vs Shenzhen
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
SZX → GIG, SDU

Flights from Shenzhen to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Frankfurt and Madrid. 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 Shenzhen to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 17,682 km.
Where do you change planes between Shenzhen and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Frankfurt (FRA), Madrid (MAD) and Paris (CDG). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shenzhen and Rio de Janeiro?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 11 hours behind Shenzhen.

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