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Flights from Sao Paulo to Kuala Lumpur

There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Kuala Lumpur. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 24h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 23h 39m
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Sao Paulo to Kuala Lumpur at a glance

Fastest journey23h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo 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
SAO Dubai (DXB) KUL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~24h 42m
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2
SAO Doha (DOH) KUL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~24h 42m
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3
SAO Addis Ababa (ADD) KUL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 39m
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4
SAO Amsterdam (AMS) KUL
Leg 1: KLM, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~27h 31m
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SAO Paris (CDG) KUL
Leg 1: Air France, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Malaysia Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~28h 18m
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SAO London (LHR) KUL
Leg 1: British Airways, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Malaysia Airlines
Same alliance ~27h 35m
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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
15,924 km9,889 miles
Journey time
23h 39mestimate
Time difference
+11hKuala Lumpur vs Sao Paulo
Currency in Kuala Lumpur
MYR
Airports
GRU, VCP, CGH → KUL, SZB

Flights from Sao Paulo to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Kuala Lumpur?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Addis Ababa. 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 Sao Paulo to Kuala Lumpur?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 23h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,924 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Kuala Lumpur?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Amsterdam (AMS). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Kuala Lumpur?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 11 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.

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