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SAT to SNZ: distance & flight time
San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Santa Cruz Air Force Base)
5,135 mi
8,263 km · 4,462 nm
10h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,135 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 32m 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
- SAT — San Antonio International Airport · San Antonio, 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 SAT
- RND · Randolph Air Force Base11 mi away
- SKF · Lackland Air Force Base12 mi away
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport14 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport66 mi away
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 SAT from SNZ?
The flight distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) is 5,135 miles (8,263 km, 4,462 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAT to SNZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 32m 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 San Antonio and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of San Antonio.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAT to SNZ?
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