GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,181 km
5,705 miles
YKU
Chisasibi
Canada
Distance
9,181 km
5,705 mi / 4,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YKU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Chisasibi Airport
IATA Code GIG YKU
ICAO Code SBGL CSU2
City Rio De Janeiro Chisasibi
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 43 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 53.810000, -78.920000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chisasibi (YKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chisasibi Airport (YKU) in Chisasibi, Canada is 9,181 kilometers (5,705 miles / 4,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 00:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:05 in Chisasibi.

The return flight from Chisasibi (YKU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 147° (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 Chisasibi Airport (YKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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