Distance From Maavaarulaa Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, RUL - GIG Distance

The distance from Maavaarulaa Airport (RUL) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 7923 miles or 12750 kilometers or 6880 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 Maavaarulu ( Maldives ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Maavaarulu and Rio De Janeiro takes around 18 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maavaarulaa Airport, Maavaarulu, Maldives to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18 hours 12 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 • RUL - GIG

Kilometers		12750 km
Statute Miles		7923 miles
Nautical Miles		6880 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 12 minutes

Maavaarulaa Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - RUL to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Maavaarulu, Maldives and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUL - GIG

Time difference between Maavaarulu (Maldives) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 8 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 8 Hours behind Maavaarulu.

Location	Local Time
Maavaarulu (Maldives)	2026-05-01, 11:18:06 +05
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-05-01, 03:18:06 -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

Maavaarulaa Airport (RUL / VRQM) Maavaarulu, Maldives

Destination

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