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Flights from Zurich to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Zurich to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Lisbon, about 14h 14m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 14m
Zurich to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey14h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Lisbon
Best ways to fly from Zurich 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.
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
- 9,369 km5,818 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 14mestimate
- Time difference
- -4hRio de Janeiro vs Zurich
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- ZRH → GIG, SDU
Flights from Zurich to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Lisbon and Porto. 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 Zurich to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,369 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air Europa flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Rio de Janeiro?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind Zurich.
