LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
7,749 km
4,815 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,749 km
4,815 mi / 4,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
214°
southwest

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LIS SNZ
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code LIS SNZ
ICAO Code LPPT SBSC
City Lisbon Rio De Janeiro
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 374 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Lisbon (LIS) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,749 kilometers (4,815 miles / 4,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Portugal 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 14:12 in Lisbon, it's 11:12 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-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 Lisbon (LIS) 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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