GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,390 km
7,077 miles
YOP
Rainbow Lake
Canada
Distance
11,390 km
7,077 mi / 6,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YOP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rainbow Lake Airport
IATA Code GIG YOP
ICAO Code SBGL CYOP
City Rio De Janeiro Rainbow Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 58.490000, -119.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) in Rainbow Lake, Canada is 11,390 kilometers (7,077 miles / 6,150 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 01:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:04 in Rainbow 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 1,731 feet between the two airports. Rainbow Lake Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 114° (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 Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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