The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 15,631 kilometers (9,713 miles / 8,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:23 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 236° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.