GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,750 km
5,437 miles
YAM
Sault Ste Marie
Canada
Distance
8,750 km
5,437 mi / 4,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YAM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sault Ste Marie Airport
IATA Code GIG YAM
ICAO Code SBGL CYAM
City Rio De Janeiro Sault Ste Marie
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 630 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.480000, -84.510000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) in Sault Ste Marie, Canada is 8,750 kilometers (5,437 miles / 4,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:07 in Sault Ste Marie.

The return flight from Sault Ste Marie (YAM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 142° (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 Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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