Distance From Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, KUL - GIG Distance

The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 9713 miles or 15631 kilometers or 8435 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Sepang ( Malaysia ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sepang and Rio De Janeiro takes around 22 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Malaysia to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 22 hours 19 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KUL - GIG

Kilometers		15631 km
Statute Miles		9713 miles
Nautical Miles		8435 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 19 minutes

Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - KUL to GIG Flight Path

Location of Kuala Lumpur International Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sepang to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sepang, Malaysia and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Sepang, Malaysia and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KUL - GIG

Time difference between Sepang (Malaysia) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 11 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 11 Hours behind Sepang.

Location	Local Time
Sepang (Malaysia)	2025-12-15, 06:01:22 +08
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-14, 19:01:22 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL / WMKK) Sepang, Malaysia

Destination

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil