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Flights from Queenstown to Rio de Janeiro

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

Distance
11,810 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 14h 55m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Rio de Janeiro
16 h behind
Queenstown today; 15 h behind in July
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Compare Queenstown to Rio de Janeiro

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How booking Queenstown to Rio de Janeiro works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Queenstown to Rio de Janeiro on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to Brazil needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Queenstown to Rio de Janeiro: questions

How long is the flight from Queenstown to Rio de Janeiro?

About 14h 55m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Queenstown to Rio de Janeiro?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Queenstown?

11,810 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Queenstown and Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is 16 hours behind Queenstown in January and 15 hours behind Queenstown in July. The gap moves between 15 and 16 hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

Do I need a passport to fly Queenstown to Rio de Janeiro?

Yes, it is an international flight to Brazil. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for Brazil before you go.

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