GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,519 km
7,157 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
11,519 km
7,157 mi / 6,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YAL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code GIG YAL
ICAO Code SBGL CYAL
City Rio De Janeiro Alert Bay
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 28 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 50.580000, -126.920000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 11,519 kilometers (7,157 miles / 6,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 17:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:33 in Alert Bay. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Alert Bay (YAL) 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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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