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CIA to SDU: distance & flight time
Rome (Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport)
5,715 mi
9,197 km · 4,966 nm
11h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
5,715 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 40m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CIA — Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport · Rome, Italy
- SDU — Santos Dumont Airport · 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 CIA
Near SDU
- GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport9 mi away
- QNV · Aeroclube Airport22 mi away
- SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base35 mi away
- CFB · Cabo Frio Airport69 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CIA from SDU?
The flight distance from Rome (CIA) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) is 5,715 miles (9,197 km, 4,966 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CIA to SDU?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 40m 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 Rome and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 5 hours behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CIA to SDU?
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