Distance From Malé International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, MLE - GIG Distance

The distance from Malé International Airport (MLE) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 8033 miles or 12928 kilometers or 6976 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 Malé ( Maldives ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malé and Rio De Janeiro takes around 18 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18 hours 28 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 • MLE - GIG

Kilometers		12928 km
Statute Miles		8033 miles
Nautical Miles		6976 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 28 minutes

Malé International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - MLE to GIG Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLE - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Malé (Maldives)	2026-05-05, 11:13:54 +05
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-05-05, 03:13:54 -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

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives

Destination

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