CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
10,193 km
6,334 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,193 km
6,334 mi / 5,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
230°
southwest

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CPH SDU
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code CPH SDU
ICAO Code EKCH SBRJ
City Copenhagen Rio De Janeiro
Country Denmark Brazil
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 17 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,193 kilometers (6,334 miles / 5,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Denmark 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 02:35 in Copenhagen, it's 22:35 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 Copenhagen (CPH) 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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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