GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,718 km
6,038 miles
YPX
Puvirnituq
Canada
Distance
9,718 km
6,038 mi / 5,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YPX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Puvirnituq Airport
IATA Code GIG YPX
ICAO Code SBGL CYPX
City Rio De Janeiro Puvirnituq
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 60.050000, -77.290000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Puvirnituq (YPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Puvirnituq Airport (YPX) in Puvirnituq, Canada is 9,718 kilometers (6,038 miles / 5,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 23:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:22 in Puvirnituq.

The return flight from Puvirnituq (YPX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 Puvirnituq Airport (YPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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