GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,037 km
6,237 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
10,037 km
6,237 mi / 5,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YGX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code GIG YGX
ICAO Code SBGL CYGX
City Rio De Janeiro Gillam
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 28 ft 476 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 56.360000, -94.710000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 10,037 kilometers (6,237 miles / 5,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 19:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:30 in Gillam. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gillam (YGX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 134° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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