GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,610 km
5,971 miles
YAX
Angling Lake
Canada
Distance
9,610 km
5,971 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YAX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wapekeka Airport
IATA Code GIG YAX
ICAO Code SBGL CKB6
City Rio De Janeiro Angling Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 28 ft 712 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 53.850000, -89.580000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Angling Lake (YAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wapekeka Airport (YAX) in Angling Lake, Canada is 9,610 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 09:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:32 in Angling Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Angling Lake (YAX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 138° (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 Wapekeka Airport (YAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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