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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Amsterdam, about 24h 17m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 24h 17m
Kuala Lumpur to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey24h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Rio de Janeiro
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 15,641 km9,713 miles
- Journey time
- 24h 17mestimate
- Time difference
- -11hRio de Janeiro vs Kuala Lumpur
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- KUL, SZB → GIG, SDU
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Amsterdam and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,641 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR) and Paris (CDG). Batik Air Malaysia flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Rio de Janeiro?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 11 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
