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Distance from Dubai to Rio de Janeiro

11,870 km (7,375 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

11,870 km

Kilometers

7,375 miles

Miles

~14h 28m

Est. Flight

7h

Time Difference

Dubai

UAE
Area: 4,114 km²
Population: 3.33M
Timezone: UTC+4
Elevation: 5m

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil
Area: 1,221 km²
Population: 6.75M
Timezone: UTC-3
Elevation: 11m

Dubai and Rio de Janeiro are separated by over 12000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Dubai is known for Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah, while Rio de Janeiro is famous for Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach.

In terms of city area, Dubai is 3.4x larger than Rio de Janeiro. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Dubai from Rio de Janeiro?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Dubai to Rio de Janeiro is 11,870 km (7,375 miles).

How long is the flight from Dubai to Rio de Janeiro?

A direct flight would take approximately 14h 28m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Dubai bigger than Rio de Janeiro?

Dubai is larger at 4,114 km², compared to 1,221 km².

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