GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,728 km
6,045 miles
YPG
Portage
Canada
Distance
9,728 km
6,045 mi / 5,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

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GIG YPG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Southport Airport
IATA Code GIG YPG
ICAO Code SBGL CYPG
City Rio De Janeiro Portage
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 28 ft 885 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 49.900000, -98.270000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Portage (YPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Southport Airport (YPG) in Portage, Canada is 9,728 kilometers (6,045 miles / 5,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 17:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:34 in Portage. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Portage (YPG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 131° (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 Southport Airport (YPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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