Brazil · International airport
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport is an international airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its IATA code is SDU and its ICAO code is SBRJ. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,323 m long.
- IATASDU
- ICAOSBRJ
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SDU
- ICAO code
- SBRJ
- City
- Rio de Janeiro
- Region / province
- Rio de Janeiro
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 22.9104° S, 43.1628° W
- Elevation
- 3 m (11 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Sao Paulo (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,323 m (4,341 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02R/20L | 1,323 m4,341 ft | Asphalt |
| 02L/20R | 1,260 m4,134 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
16,923 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,818 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
16,543 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.350 MHz |
| ATIS | 132.650 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.050 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Santos Dumont Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Rio de Janeiro through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Brazil
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 14 km |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 343 km |
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 365 km |
| Tancredo Neves International Airport | CNF | 374 km |
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 407 km |
| Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport | VIX | 419 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Santos Dumont Airport?
The IATA code of Santos Dumont Airport is SDU and its ICAO code is SBRJ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Santos Dumont Airport located?
Santos Dumont Airport is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at coordinates 22.9104° S, 43.1628° W and an elevation of 3 m (11 ft).
How far is Santos Dumont Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Santos Dumont Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 16,543 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,818 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,923 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 21 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Santos Dumont Airport?
The longest runway at Santos Dumont Airport is 1,323 m (4,341 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Santos Dumont Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.