GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,630 km
6,605 miles
WPC
Pincher Creek
Canada
Distance
10,630 km
6,605 mi / 5,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG WPC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pincher Creek Airport
IATA Code GIG WPC
ICAO Code SBGL CZPC
City Rio De Janeiro Pincher Creek
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 3,903 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 49.520000, -114.000000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pincher Creek (WPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) in Pincher Creek, Canada is 10,630 kilometers (6,605 miles / 5,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:24 in Pincher Creek. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,875 feet between the two airports. Pincher Creek Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Pincher Creek (WPC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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