DCA
Washington
United States
7,696 km
4,782 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,696 km
4,782 mi / 4,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DCA SNZ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code DCA SNZ
ICAO Code KDCA SBSC
City Washington Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 14 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Washington (DCA) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,696 kilometers (4,782 miles / 4,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 08:02 in Washington, it's 10:02 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 333° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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