LAS
Las Vegas
United States
10,002 km
6,215 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,002 km
6,215 mi / 5,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAS SDU
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code LAS SDU
ICAO Code KLAS SBRJ
City Las Vegas Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,181 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,002 kilometers (6,215 miles / 5,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 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 04:34 in Las Vegas, it's 09:34 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,170 feet between the two airports. Santos Dumont Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 310° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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