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GIG to SDS: distance & flight time

Rio De Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport) → Sado (Sado Airport)

11,379 mi
18,312 km · 9,888 nm
22h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

11,379 miles nonstop takes roughly 22h 47m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is GIG from SDS?

The flight distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sado (SDS) is 11,379 miles (18,312 km, 9,888 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from GIG to SDS?

A nonstop flight takes about 22h 47m 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 Rio De Janeiro and Sado?

Sado is 12 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

What is the cheapest way to fly from GIG to SDS?

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