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Flights from Washington to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Washington to Rio de Janeiro. The fastest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Atlanta, about 12h 58m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 45m
Washington to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey12h 45mVia Sao Paulo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Washington 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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WAS Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
Mon23:00 WAS09:33 GRU2h 42m connection12:15 GRU12:58 RIOUnited Airlines + LATAM Brasil
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WAS Atlanta (ATL) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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WAS Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Republic Airlines, Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
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
- 7,723 km4,796 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hRio de Janeiro vs Washington
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → GIG, SDU
Flights from Washington to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Atlanta 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 Washington to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,723 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Atlanta (ATL), Toronto (YYZ) and Miami (MIA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Washington and Rio de Janeiro?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Washington and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Washington.
