GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,862 km
6,749 miles
YMM
Fort McMurray
Canada
Distance
10,862 km
6,749 mi / 5,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YMM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fort McMurray Airport
IATA Code GIG YMM
ICAO Code SBGL CYMM
City Rio De Janeiro Fort McMurray
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 1,211 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 56.650000, -111.220000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fort McMurray (YMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fort McMurray Airport (YMM) in Fort McMurray, Canada is 10,862 kilometers (6,749 miles / 5,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 14:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:10 in Fort McMurray. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,183 feet between the two airports. Fort McMurray Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 120° (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 Fort McMurray Airport (YMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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