GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,702 km
6,650 miles
YGT
Igloolik
Canada
Distance
10,702 km
6,650 mi / 5,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YGT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Igloolik Airport
IATA Code GIG YGT
ICAO Code SBGL CYGT
City Rio De Janeiro Igloolik
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 174 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 69.360000, -81.820000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Igloolik (YGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Igloolik Airport (YGT) in Igloolik, Canada is 10,702 kilometers (6,650 miles / 5,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 18:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:29 in Igloolik.

The return flight from Igloolik (YGT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 145° (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 Igloolik Airport (YGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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