GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,358 km
7,057 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
11,358 km
7,057 mi / 6,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

GIG YGZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code GIG YGZ
ICAO Code SBGL CYGZ
City Rio De Janeiro Grise Fiord
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 76.430000, -82.910000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 11,358 kilometers (7,057 miles / 6,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 00:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:49 in Grise Fiord.

The return flight from Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 143° (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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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