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Connecting route · Maldives → Brazil

Flights from Male to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Male to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Rome, about 21h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 21h 09m
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Male to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey21h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Rome

Best ways to fly from Male 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.

1
MLE Dubai (DXB) RIO
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~21h 09m
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MLE Rome (FCO) RIO
Leg 1: ITA Airways, Neos · Leg 2: ITA Airways
One airline, one ticket ~23h 09m
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MLE London (LHR) RIO
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~24h 44m
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MLE Paris (CDG) RIO
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~24h 20m
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MLE Frankfurt (FRA) RIO
Leg 1: Condor, Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~25h 19m
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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
12,916 km8,021 miles
Journey time
21h 09mestimate
Time difference
-8hRio de Janeiro vs Male
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
MLE → GIG, SDU

Flights from Male to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Male to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Rome 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 Male to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,916 km.
Where do you change planes between Male and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Rome (FCO), London (LHR) and Paris (CDG). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Male and Rio de Janeiro?
Male: Velana International Airport (MLE). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Male and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 8 hours behind Male.

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