Airport Comparison
| GIG | YPL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Pickle Lake Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | YPL |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | CYPL |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Pickle Lake |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Panama |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 1,267 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | 51.450000, -90.210000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pickle Lake (YPL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) in Pickle Lake, Canada is 9,441 kilometers (5,866 miles / 5,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 10:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:50 in Pickle Lake.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,239 feet between the two airports. Pickle Lake Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
The return flight from Pickle Lake (YPL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 137° (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 Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.