GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,377 km
5,826 miles
YAG
Fort Frances
Canada
Distance
9,377 km
5,826 mi / 5,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YAG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fort Frances Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG YAG
ICAO Code SBGL CYAG
City Rio De Janeiro Fort Frances
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 28 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 48.650000, -93.440000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fort Frances (YAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) in Fort Frances, Canada is 9,377 kilometers (5,826 miles / 5,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 05:17 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:17 in Fort Frances. 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 1,097 feet between the two airports. Fort Frances Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Frances (YAG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 135° (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 Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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