DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
9,610 km
5,971 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,610 km
5,971 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
225°
southwest

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DUS SNZ
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code DUS SNZ
ICAO Code EDDL SBSC
City Dusseldorf Rio De Janeiro
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 147 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,610 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Germany 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 15:13 in Dusseldorf, it's 11:13 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 (SNZ) to Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 29° (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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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