Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02R/20L 357° / 177° true |
4,341 ft1,323 m | 138 ft42 m | asphalt · lit |
| 02L/20R 357° / 177° true |
4,134 ft1,260 m | 98 ft30 m | asphalt · lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 22.9°S, 43.2°W (-22.9104, -43.1628) |
|---|---|
| Region | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo: UTC−3 all year (no daylight saving time) |
| Official site | www4.infraero.gov.br/aeroporto-santos-dumont/ |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From SDU | To SDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo GRU | 343 km213 mi | 1 h 30 min | 1 h 25 min |
| Johannesburg JNB | 7,139 km4,436 mi | 8 h 35 min | 9 h 50 min |
| Atlanta ATL | 7,656 km4,757 mi | 9 h 55 min | 9 h 35 min |
| Mexico City MEX | 7,679 km4,772 mi | 9 h 55 min | 9 h 35 min |
| New York JFK | 7,743 km4,811 mi | 10 h | 9 h 40 min |
| Toronto YYZ | 8,286 km5,149 mi | 10 h 40 min | 10 h 15 min |
| Chicago ORD | 8,555 km5,316 mi | 11 h | 10 h 30 min |
| Paris CDG | 9,190 km5,710 mi | 11 h 15 min | 11 h 45 min |
| London LHR | 9,260 km5,754 mi | 11 h 20 min | 11 h 50 min |
| Frankfurt FRA | 9,572 km5,948 mi | 11 h 35 min | 12 h 15 min |
| Los Angeles LAX | 10,152 km6,308 mi | 12 h 55 min | 12 h 15 min |
| Istanbul IST | 10,273 km6,383 mi | 12 h 20 min | 13 h 10 min |
| Doha DOH | 11,522 km7,159 mi | 13 h 50 min | 14 h 30 min |
| Dubai DXB | 11,880 km7,382 mi | 14 h 10 min | 14 h 55 min |
| Sydney SYD | 13,513 km8,397 mi | 16 h 45 min | 16 h 05 min |
| Delhi DEL | 14,058 km8,735 mi | 16 h 30 min | 17 h 35 min |
| Singapore SIN | 15,736 km9,778 mi | 17 h 50 min | 20 h 15 min |
| Beijing PEK | 17,321 km10,763 mi | 19 h 40 min | 21 h 55 min |
| Hong Kong HKG | 17,664 km10,976 mi | 20 h 35 min | 21 h 45 min |
| Tokyo HND | 18,581 km11,546 mi | 22 h 25 min | 21 h 50 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro GIG Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | 14 km9 mi NW |
| Juiz de Fora JDF Francisco de Assis Airport | 127 km79 mi N |
| Juiz de Fora IZA Presidente Itamar Franco Airport | 155 km97 mi N |
| Campos dos Goytacazes CAW Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport | 234 km145 mi NE |
| São José Dos Campos SJK Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport | 278 km173 mi W |
| São Paulo GRU São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | 343 km213 mi W |
| São Paulo CGH Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | 365 km227 mi WSW |
| Belo Horizonte CNF Tancredo Neves International Airport | 374 km232 mi NNW |
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Radio frequencies
| Service | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | RIO CON | 119.350 |
| ATIS (recorded airport information) | ATIS | 132.650 |
| Clearance delivery | TFC | 121.050 |
| Ground | GND | 121.700 |
| Tower | RIO TWR | 118.700 |
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