GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,315 km
7,031 miles
YHY
Hay River
Canada
Distance
11,315 km
7,031 mi / 6,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
332°
north northwest

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.

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