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VIY to SNZ: distance & flight time
Villacoublay (Villacoublay-Vélizy (BA 107) Air Base) → Rio De Janeiro (Santa Cruz Air Force Base)
5,705 mi
9,182 km · 4,958 nm
11h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
5,705 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 39m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VIY — Villacoublay-Vélizy (BA 107) Air Base · Villacoublay, France
- 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 VIY
- CDG · Charles de Gaulle International Airport23 mi away
- TNF · Toussus-le-Noble Airport4 mi away
- ORY · Paris-Orly Airport9 mi away
- LBG · Paris-Le Bourget Airport18 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 VIY from SNZ?
The flight distance from Villacoublay (VIY) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) is 5,705 miles (9,182 km, 4,958 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VIY to SNZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 39m 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 VIY to SNZ?
Nonstop service on VIY–SNZ 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 11h 39m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Villacoublay and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 5 hours behind Villacoublay.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VIY to SNZ?
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Why are some VIY to SNZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VIY–SNZ 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.