JFK
New York
United States
7,743 km
4,811 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,743 km
4,811 mi / 4,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JFK SDU
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code JFK SDU
ICAO Code KJFK SBRJ
City New York Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 13 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -22.910000, -43.160000

New York (JFK) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,743 kilometers (4,811 miles / 4,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 20:45 in New York, it's 22:45 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 336° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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