GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,756 km
7,305 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
11,756 km
7,305 mi / 6,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

GIG YLT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code GIG YLT
ICAO Code SBGL CYLT
City Rio De Janeiro Alert
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 82.520000, -62.280000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 11,756 kilometers (7,305 miles / 6,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 08:51 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:51 in Alert.

The return flight from Alert (YLT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 162° (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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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