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BJI to SNZ: distance & flight time
Bemidji (Bemidji Regional Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Santa Cruz Air Force Base)
5,812 mi
9,354 km · 5,051 nm
11h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,812 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 52m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BJI — Bemidji Regional Airport · Bemidji, United States
- SNZ — Santa Cruz Air Force Base · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BJI
Near SNZ
- QNV · Aeroclube Airport21 mi away
- GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport31 mi away
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport35 mi away
- REZ · Resende Airport58 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BJI from SNZ?
The flight distance from Bemidji (BJI) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) is 5,812 miles (9,354 km, 5,051 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BJI to SNZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 52m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Bemidji and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Bemidji.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BJI to SNZ?
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