NRT
Tokyo
Japan
18,534 km
11,517 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
18,534 km
11,517 mi / 10,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT SNZ
Airport Name Narita International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code NRT SNZ
ICAO Code RJAA SBSC
City Tokyo Rio De Janeiro
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 141 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Tokyo (NRT) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18,534 kilometers (11,517 miles / 10,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Japan with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:13 in Tokyo, it's 11:13 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 345° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.