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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Kuala Lumpur

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Kuala Lumpur. 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
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Rio de Janeiro to Kuala Lumpur at a glance

Fastest journey24h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Kuala Lumpur

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
RIO Dubai (DXB) KUL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~24h 17m
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RIO Amsterdam (AMS) KUL
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~27h 15m
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3
RIO London (LHR) KUL
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: Malaysia Airlines
Same alliance ~27h 19m
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RIO Paris (CDG) KUL
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Malaysia Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~28h 02m
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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
15,641 km9,713 miles
Journey time
24h 17mestimate
Time difference
+11hKuala Lumpur vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Kuala Lumpur
MYR
Airports
GIG, SDU → KUL, SZB

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Kuala Lumpur?
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 Rio de Janeiro to Kuala Lumpur?
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 Rio de Janeiro and Kuala Lumpur?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR) and Paris (CDG). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Kuala Lumpur?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 11 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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