IAH
Houston
United States
8,102 km
5,034 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,102 km
5,034 mi / 4,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IAH SDU
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code IAH SDU
ICAO Code KIAH SBRJ
City Houston Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 96 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Houston (IAH) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,102 kilometers (5,034 miles / 4,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 16:48 in Houston, it's 19:48 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-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 Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 314° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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