GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,918 km
5,542 miles
YKL
Schefferville
Canada
Distance
8,918 km
5,542 mi / 4,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YKL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Schefferville Airport
IATA Code GIG YKL
ICAO Code SBGL CYKL
City Rio De Janeiro Schefferville
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 1,709 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 54.810000, -66.810000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Schefferville (YKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Schefferville Airport (YKL) in Schefferville, Canada is 8,918 kilometers (5,542 miles / 4,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 11:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:20 in Schefferville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,681 feet between the two airports. Schefferville Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Schefferville (YKL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Schefferville Airport (YKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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