GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,597 km
7,206 miles
YPZ
Burns Lake
Canada
Distance
11,597 km
7,206 mi / 6,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YPZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Burns Lake Airport
IATA Code GIG YPZ
ICAO Code SBGL CYPZ
City Rio De Janeiro Burns Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 28 ft 2,343 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 54.380000, -125.950000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Burns Lake (YPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Burns Lake Airport (YPZ) in Burns Lake, Canada is 11,597 kilometers (7,206 miles / 6,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 05:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:20 in Burns Lake. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,315 feet between the two airports. Burns Lake Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Burns Lake (YPZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 109° (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 Burns Lake Airport (YPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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