MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,085 km
5,645 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,085 km
5,645 mi / 4,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Chicago
Heading
134°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

MSP SDU
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code MSP SDU
ICAO Code KMSP SBRJ
City Minneapolis Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 842 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,085 kilometers (5,645 miles / 4,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 05:48 in Minneapolis, it's 07:48 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 327° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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