HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,918 km
6,162 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,918 km
6,162 mi / 5,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
227°
southwest

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HAM SDU
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code HAM SDU
ICAO Code EDDH SBRJ
City Hamburg Rio De Janeiro
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 53 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Hamburg (HAM) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,918 kilometers (6,162 miles / 5,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:11 in Hamburg, it's 23:11 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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