Airport Comparison
| GIG | YHY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | YHY |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | CYHY |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Hay River |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Yellowknife |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 541 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | 60.840000, -115.780000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hay River (YHY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) in Hay River, Canada is 11,315 kilometers (7,031 miles / 6,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.
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 20:18 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:18 in Hay River. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Hay River (YHY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 116° (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 Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.