GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,651 km
5,997 miles
YPM
Pikangikum
Canada
Distance
9,651 km
5,997 mi / 5,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YPM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pikangikum Airport
IATA Code GIG YPM
ICAO Code SBGL CYPM
City Rio De Janeiro Pikangikum
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 28 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.820000, -93.970000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pikangikum (YPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pikangikum Airport (YPM) in Pikangikum, Canada is 9,651 kilometers (5,997 miles / 5,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 10:51 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:51 in Pikangikum. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,086 feet between the two airports. Pikangikum Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Pikangikum (YPM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 134° (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 Pikangikum Airport (YPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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