Rio De Janeiro to Hong Kong (GIG–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between GIG and HKG. Nearest airports to GIG with scheduled service: Santos Dumont Airport (SDU, 9 mi) · Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ, 14 mi) · Francisco de Assis Airport (JDF, 71 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
MAD Madrid 24h 40m AYBACX → CX Madrid (MAD) to Hong Kong flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 24h 43m AFG3KL → AFCX Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Hong Kong flights
AMS Amsterdam 25h 7m G3KLSK → CXKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Hong Kong flights
DXB Dubai 25h 15m EK → AZEKTP Dubai (DXB) to Hong Kong flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 28h 5m AIEYLH → CXLHNZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Hong Kong flights
LHR London 28h 20m AYBAIB → BACXIB London (LHR) to Hong Kong flights
FCO Rome 28h 35m AZEYJU → CX Rome (FCO) to Hong Kong flights
JFK New York 29h G3 → CXLAMH New York (JFK) to Hong Kong flights
SFO San Francisco ~28h 39m UA → CXMHUA San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rio De Janeiro to Hong Kong
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+11h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to HKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~24h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MAD ~24h 40m CDG ~24h 43m AMS ~25h 7m DXB ~25h 15m FRA ~28h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
612
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+11h
Hong Kong is 11 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · HKG: HKT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 5:00 AM (next day) in Hong Kong.
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 HKG

Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.

Hong Kong Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

GIG–HKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Hong Kong route.
Route details
Time difference+11 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GIG
Full nameRio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: HKG
Full nameHong Kong International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to HKG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HKG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Hong Kong 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.