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RBK to SDU: distance & flight time
Murrieta-Temecula (French Valley Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport)
6,231 mi
10,029 km · 5,415 nm
12h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,231 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 41m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RBK — French Valley Airport · Murrieta-Temecula, 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 RBK
- SAN · San Diego International Airport58 mi away
- RIV · March ARB Airport22 mi away
- OCN · Oceanside Municipal Airport28 mi away
- BNG · Banning Municipal Airport29 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 RBK from SDU?
The flight distance from Murrieta-Temecula (RBK) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) is 6,231 miles (10,029 km, 5,415 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RBK to SDU?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 41m 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 RBK to SDU?
Nonstop service on RBK–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 12h 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Murrieta-Temecula and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of Murrieta-Temecula.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RBK to SDU?
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Why are some RBK to SDU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RBK–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.