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SJC to SDU: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport)
6,590 mi
10,605 km · 5,726 nm
13h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,590 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 23m 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
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC
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 SJC from SDU?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) is 6,590 miles (10,605 km, 5,726 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to SDU?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 23m 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 Jose and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to SDU?
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