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MLU to SDU: distance & flight time
Monroe (Monroe Regional Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport)
5,005 mi
8,055 km · 4,350 nm
10h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,005 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 17m 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
- MLU — Monroe Regional Airport · Monroe, United States
- 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 MLU
- ELD · South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field67 mi away
- ESF · Esler Regional Airport79 mi away
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport87 mi away
- GLH · Mid Delta Regional Airport91 mi away
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 MLU from SDU?
The flight distance from Monroe (MLU) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) is 5,005 miles (8,055 km, 4,350 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MLU to SDU?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 17m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MLU to SDU?
Nonstop service on MLU–SDU depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 10h 17m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Monroe and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 3 hours ahead of Monroe.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MLU to SDU?
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Why are some MLU to SDU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MLU–SDU tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.