Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,713

miles

15,631

kilometers

8,440

nautical miles

🕐 19 hours

Flight Time

🧭 SE (115°)

Direction

🌍 +11h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	9,713	+5,828	15,541 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	9,713	+5,828	15,541 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	9,713	+4,857	14,570 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	9,713	+4,857	14,570 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	9,713	+9,713	19,426 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	9,713	+4,857	14,570 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Rio De Janeiro to Kuala Lumpur would take approximately 21 days compared to just 19 hours by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to KUL route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This long-haul flight covers 9,713 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to Malaysia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 115° from Rio De Janeiro. There is a 11 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About GIG

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) serves Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

🛬 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) serves Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 9,713 miles (15,631 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from GIG to KUL typically take around 19 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 9,713 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.