GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,515 km
7,155 miles
YAD
Moose Lake
Canada
Distance
11,515 km
7,155 mi / 6,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YAD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Moose Lake (Lodge) Airport
IATA Code GIG YAD
ICAO Code SBGL CAS2
City Rio De Janeiro Moose Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 28 ft 3,500 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 53.070000, -125.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Moose Lake (YAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Moose Lake (Lodge) Airport (YAD) in Moose Lake, Canada is 11,515 kilometers (7,155 miles / 6,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 13:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:48 in Moose Lake. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,472 feet between the two airports. Moose Lake (Lodge) Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Moose Lake (YAD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 110° (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 Moose Lake (Lodge) Airport (YAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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