GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,395 km
7,702 miles
YMA
Mayo
Canada
Distance
12,395 km
7,702 mi / 6,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YMA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mayo Airport
IATA Code GIG YMA
ICAO Code SBGL CYMA
City Rio De Janeiro Mayo
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 28 ft 1,653 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 63.620000, -135.870000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mayo (YMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mayo Airport (YMA) in Mayo, Canada is 12,395 kilometers (7,702 miles / 6,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 08:51 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:51 in Mayo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,625 feet between the two airports. Mayo Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Mayo (YMA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Mayo Airport (YMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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