GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,283 km
7,011 miles
YOA
Ekati
Canada
Distance
11,283 km
7,011 mi / 6,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YOA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ekati Airport
IATA Code GIG YOA
ICAO Code SBGL CYOA
City Rio De Janeiro Ekati
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 64.700000, -110.610000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ekati (YOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ekati Airport (YOA) in Ekati, Canada is 11,283 kilometers (7,011 miles / 6,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 10:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:21 in Ekati. 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 1,508 feet between the two airports. Ekati Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

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

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