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.