GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,354 km
7,055 miles
YCA
Courtenay
Canada
Distance
11,354 km
7,055 mi / 6,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YCA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Courtenay Airpark
IATA Code GIG YCA
ICAO Code SBGL CAH3
City Rio De Janeiro Courtenay
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 28 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 49.680000, -124.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Courtenay (YCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Courtenay Airpark (YCA) in Courtenay, Canada is 11,354 kilometers (7,055 miles / 6,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 11:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:32 in Courtenay. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Courtenay (YCA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 111° (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 Courtenay Airpark (YCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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