IAD
Washington
United States
7,747 km
4,814 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,747 km
4,814 mi / 4,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
146°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IAD SDU
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code IAD SDU
ICAO Code KIAD SBRJ
City Washington Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 312 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Washington (IAD) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,747 kilometers (4,814 miles / 4,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 146°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:57 in Washington, it's 19:57 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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