Rio De Janeiro to Hangzhou (GIG–HGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
LIS Lisbon 24h 21m ADEKEY JD Lisbon (LIS) to Hangzhou flights
MAD Madrid 25h 48m AYBACX CAJD Madrid (MAD) to Hangzhou flights
DXB Dubai 26h 30m EK EK Dubai (DXB) to Hangzhou flights
ORD Chicago ~29h 15m UA Chicago (ORD) to Hangzhou flights
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Rio De Janeiro to Hangzhou
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+11h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between GIG and HGH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to HGH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~24h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
186
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+11h
Hangzhou is 11 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · HGH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 5:00 AM (next day) in Hangzhou.
Getting to GIG

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

Getting from HGH

Metro Line 7 connects the airport to the city. Transfer to Line 1 or Line 2 for most central destinations including the West Lake area; total journey 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). Operating hours: 6am to 11pm.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥70–110 (metered). DiDi ride-hailing is cheaper and convenient. Airport shuttle coaches (¥20–30) run fixed routes to major hotels. Car rental is available at the terminal. Hangzhou is a 45-minute high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao if connecting overland.

Hangzhou Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and extremely humid (30–38°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall June through September. Thunderstorms and the Meiyu (plum rain) season in June cause regular delays. Typhoons from the South China Sea occasionally affect the region in August–September.

Winters are cold but rarely severe (0–8°C) with occasional frost and light snow. Spring (April–May) is rainy and foggy, which can reduce runway visibility. October and November are the most pleasant and reliable for travel.

GIG–HGH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Hangzhou route.
Route details
Time difference+11 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GIG
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: HGH
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to HGH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Dubai.
Hangzhou is 11 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.