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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
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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.

1
RIO Dubai (DXB) MLE
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~21h 09m
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RIO Rome (FCO) MLE
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: ITA Airways, Neos
One airline, one ticket ~23h 09m
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RIO London (LHR) MLE
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~24h 44m
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RIO Paris (CDG) MLE
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~24h 20m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) MLE
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Discover Airlines
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
+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.

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