GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,234 km
6,981 miles
YNX
Snap Lake
Canada
Distance
11,234 km
6,981 mi / 6,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YNX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Snap Lake Airport
IATA Code GIG YNX
ICAO Code SBGL CSK6
City Rio De Janeiro Snap Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Yellowknife
Elevation 28 ft 1,557 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 63.590000, -110.910000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Snap Lake (YNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Snap Lake Airport (YNX) in Snap Lake, Canada is 11,234 kilometers (6,981 miles / 6,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 12:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:12 in Snap Lake. 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 1,529 feet between the two airports. Snap Lake Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Snap Lake (YNX) 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 Snap Lake Airport (YNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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