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GAD to SNZ: distance & flight time
Gadsden (Northeast Alabama Regional Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Santa Cruz Air Force Base)
4,817 mi
7,753 km · 4,186 nm
9h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,817 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 55m 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
- GAD — Northeast Alabama Regional Airport · Gadsden, 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 GAD
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 GAD from SNZ?
The flight distance from Gadsden (GAD) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) is 4,817 miles (7,753 km, 4,186 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAD to SNZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 55m 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 Gadsden and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Gadsden.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAD to SNZ?
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