The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,669 kilometers (9,736 miles / 8,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:32 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 20:32 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.