CNF to SDU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is 374 km (232 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (SDU to CNF).
How far is it from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?
The great-circle distance between Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is 374 km (232 mi, 202 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CNF to SDU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SDU is roughly south of CNF.
How is the CNF to SDU route written in code?
The pair is written CNF-SDU in IATA codes and SBCF-SBRJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Tancredo Neves International Airport is CNF (SBCF), Santos Dumont Airport is SDU (SBRJ).
| CNF | SDU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Tancredo Neves International Airport | Santos Dumont Airport |
| ICAO code | SBCF | SBRJ |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,721 ft | 11 ft |
| Rank by connections | #289 | #456 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SDU sits 2,710 ft (826 m) lower than CNF, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CNF to SDU
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD | Azul | AZU | - | Active |
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Belo Horizonte from Rio de Janeiro?
Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are 374 km (232 mi, 202 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CNF to SDU?
A typical nonstop flight between CNF and SDU takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SDU from CNF?
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) lies roughly south of Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF).
Which airlines fly CNF to SDU?
3 airlines appear on the CNF-SDU route in the open dataset, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
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