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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Male
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Male. 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
Rio de Janeiro to Male at a glance
Fastest journey21h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Rome
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Male
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
- 12,916 km8,021 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 09mestimate
- Time difference
- +8hMale vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in Male
- USD
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → MLE
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Male: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Male?
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 Rio de Janeiro to Male?
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 Rio de Janeiro and Male?
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 Rio de Janeiro and Male?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Male?
Male is 8 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.





