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MLM to SNZ: distance & flight time
Morelia (General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Santa Cruz Air Force Base)
4,864 mi
7,827 km · 4,226 nm
10h
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,864 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MLM — General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport · Morelia, Mexico
- 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 MLM
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 MLM from SNZ?
The flight distance from Morelia (MLM) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) is 4,864 miles (7,827 km, 4,226 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MLM to SNZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 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 Morelia and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 3 hours ahead of Morelia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MLM to SNZ?
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