Beijing to Rio De Janeiro (PEK–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
MAD Madrid 22h 48m CALATP → AYBACX Madrid (MAD) to Rio De Janeiro flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 23h 45m AFCALA → AFG3KL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Rio De Janeiro flights
LHR London 24h 5m CA → AYBAIB London (LHR) to Rio De Janeiro flights
DXB Dubai 25h 27m EK → EK Dubai (DXB) to Rio De Janeiro flights
FCO Rome 26h 50m CA → AZEYOS Rome (FCO) to Rio De Janeiro flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 27h 5m CALHTP → AIEYLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Rio De Janeiro flights
AMS Amsterdam 43h 50m KLMU → G3KLSK Amsterdam (AMS) to Rio De Janeiro flights
YYZ Toronto ~24h 6m CAHU → TS Toronto (YYZ) to Rio De Janeiro flights
JFK New York ~25h 56m CA → New York (JFK) to Rio De Janeiro flights
IAD Dulles ~27h 22m CA → Dulles (IAD) to Rio De Janeiro flights
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Beijing to Rio De Janeiro
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-11h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to GIG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
MAD ~22h 48m CDG ~23h 45m LHR ~24h 5m YYZ ~24h 6m DXB ~25h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
630
Candidates
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-11h
Rio De Janeiro is 11 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · GIG: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 7:00 AM in Rio De Janeiro.
Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

Getting from GIG

Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.

Rio De Janeiro Climate

Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.

Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PEK–GIG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Rio De Janeiro route.
Route details
Time difference-11 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: GIG
Full nameRio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to GIG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow.
Rio De Janeiro is 11 hours behind Beijing.
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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 London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.