How to get fromZambia to Rio de Janeiroby plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Zambia to Rio de Janeiro by plane, bus, or car

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Fly Lusaka to Santos Dumont Airport
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane LUN - SDU
16h 24m
R$2,762–7,691
Fly Lusaka to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane LUN - GRU
2. Take the bus from Guarulhos International Airport to Jacareíbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareí to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus
19h 37m
R$2,587–6,886
Fly Ndola to Santos Dumont Airport
1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane NLA - SDU
17h 57m
R$3,055–8,565
Fly Lusaka to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane LUN - GIG
18h 55m
R$2,669–7,706
Fly Ndola to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane NLA - GIG
21h 18m
R$2,962–8,580
Drive to Lubumbashi International Airport, fly to Santos Dumont Airport
1. Drive from Chingola to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)car
2. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane FBM - SDU
26h 49m
R$4,416–10,168
Fly Lusaka to Presidente Itamar Franco Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA)plane LUN - IZA
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Regional Presidente Itamar Franco to Rodoviária de Juiz de Forabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal São Dimas to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus
32h 47m
R$3,356–9,346
Fly Ndola to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane NLA - GRU
2. Take the bus from Guarulhos International Airport to Jacareíbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareí to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus
21h 35m
R$2,780–7,760

Lusaka (LUN) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

10Weekly Planes

17h 47mAverage Duration

R$2,691Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zambia to Rio de Janeiro.

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Distance: 7,525.7 km
Duration: 16h 24m

What companies run services between Zambia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Proflight Zambia, LATAM Chile, and Airlink fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) once daily.

Airlines

Website: latam.com

Flights from Lusaka to Santos Dumont Airport via Johannesburg, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 8m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: R$2,600–7,500

Flights from Lusaka to Santos Dumont Airport via Livingstone, Capetown, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 45m
When: Monday and Saturday
Estimated price: R$2,700–7,500

Flights from Ndola to Santos Dumont Airport via Johannesburg, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: R$3,000–8,500

Flights from Ndola to Santos Dumont Airport via Lusaka, Johannesburg, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 50m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: R$3,000–8,500

Flights from Ndola to Santos Dumont Airport via Johannesburg, Capetown, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h
When: Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price: R$3,100–9,000

Flights from Lusaka to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Johannesburg, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 35m
When: Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: R$2,500–7,500

Flights from Lusaka to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Livingstone, Capetown, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 30m
When: Monday and Saturday
Estimated price: R$2,500–7,500

Flights from Ndola to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Johannesburg, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 22h 5m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: R$2,900–8,500

Flights from Ndola to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Addis Ababa, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 31h 25m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: R$4,000–9,500

Flights from Ndola to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Johannesburg, Capetown, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 45m
When: Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price: R$2,900–8,500

Flights from Ndola to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Lusaka, Johannesburg, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 55m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: R$2,900–8,500

Flights from Lusaka to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport via Johannesburg

Ave. Duration: 14h 30m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: R$2,300–6,500

Flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Addis Ababa, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 29h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: R$4,300–10,000

Flights from Lusaka to Presidente Itamar Franco Airport via Johannesburg, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 28h 13m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: R$3,100–9,000

Flights from Lusaka to Presidente Itamar Franco Airport via Livingstone, Capetown, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

Ave. Duration: 30h 50m
When: Monday and Saturday
Estimated price: R$3,200–9,000

Flights from Ndola to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport via Johannesburg

Ave. Duration: 18h 10m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: R$2,600–7,500

Flights from Ndola to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport via Lusaka, Johannesburg

Ave. Duration: 16h
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: R$2,600–7,500

Flights from Ndola to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport via Johannesburg, Capetown

Ave. Duration: 17h 50m
When: Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price: R$2,700–7,500

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Rio de Janeiro(opens in a new window), Brazil(opens in a new window)

Rio de Janeiro ( ;, or simply Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro is the second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo) and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas. Notably, it is listed by the GaWC as a beta global city and part of Rio de Janeiro is designated as a World Heritage Site. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Santa Teresa Tram(Opens in a new window)

The Santa Teresa Tram, or Tramway, is a historic tram line in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It connects the city's centre with the primarily residential, inner-city neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, in the hills immediately southwest of downtown. It is mainly maintained as a tourist attraction and is nowadays considered a heritage tramway system, having been designated a national historic monument in 1985. The line has a very unusual gauge:. The main line is 6.0 km long.

Terra Encantada(Opens in a new window)

Terra Encantada was an amusement park in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, It operated from 1998 to 2010. The park, which spanned over an area of 200 square kilometers, was dedicated to the celebration of Brazilian culture and its diverse origins, including indigenous, African, and European influences.

Monte Makaya(Opens in a new window)

Monte Makaya was a steel, looping roller coaster manufactured by Intamin and located at Terra Encantada in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. When it opened in 1998, Monte Makaya's eight inversions tied the world record previously set by Dragon Khan. It was located in the Terra Africana section near the rear of Terra Encantada in the northwest corner prior to the park's closure. Its location is now in the newly relocated Mirabilandia amusement park under construction in Paulista, Pernambuco, Brazil as of 2017.

Places to stay in Rio de Janeiro

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Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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9.1Superb

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9.0Fabulous

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