GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,539 km
5,927 miles
YAC
Cat Lake
Canada
Distance
9,539 km
5,927 mi / 5,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YAC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Cat Lake Airport
IATA Code GIG YAC
ICAO Code SBGL CYAC
City Rio De Janeiro Cat Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 28 ft 1,344 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.730000, -91.820000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cat Lake (YAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Cat Lake Airport (YAC) in Cat Lake, Canada is 9,539 kilometers (5,927 miles / 5,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 09:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:14 in Cat Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,316 feet between the two airports. Cat Lake Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Cat Lake (YAC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 136° (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 Cat Lake Airport (YAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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