CDG
Paris
France
9,189 km
5,710 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,189 km
5,710 mi / 4,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
222°
southwest

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CDG SDU
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code CDG SDU
ICAO Code LFPG SBRJ
City Paris Rio De Janeiro
Country France Brazil
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 392 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Paris (CDG) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,189 kilometers (5,710 miles / 4,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 France 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 14:44 in Paris, it's 10:44 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 Paris (CDG) 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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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