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Flights from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via New York or Toronto, about 25h 46m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 25h 46m
Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey25h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Toronto
Best ways to fly from Tokyo 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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TYO New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
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TYO Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
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TYO London (LHR) RIO
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
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
- 18,569 km11,531 miles
- Journey time
- 25h 46mestimate
- Time difference
- -12hRio de Janeiro vs Tokyo
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- NRT, HND → GIG, SDU
Flights from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Toronto and London. 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 Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 25h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,569 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Toronto (YYZ), London (LHR) and Paris (CDG). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 12 hours behind Tokyo.





