GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,604 km
6,589 miles
YNL
Points North Landing
Canada
Distance
10,604 km
6,589 mi / 5,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YNL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Points North Landing Airport
IATA Code GIG YNL
ICAO Code SBGL CYNL
City Rio De Janeiro Points North Landing
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Regina
Elevation 28 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 58.280000, -104.080000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Points North Landing (YNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Points North Landing Airport (YNL) in Points North Landing, Canada is 10,604 kilometers (6,589 miles / 5,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 16:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:09 in Points North Landing. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,577 feet between the two airports. Points North Landing Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Points North Landing (YNL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 126° (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 Points North Landing Airport (YNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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