GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,239 km
5,120 miles
YQB
Quebec City
Canada
Distance
8,239 km
5,120 mi / 4,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YQB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
IATA Code GIG YQB
ICAO Code SBGL CYQB
City Rio De Janeiro Quebec City
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 244 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.790000, -71.390000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Quebec City (YQB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) in Quebec City, Canada is 8,239 kilometers (5,120 miles / 4,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 05:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:12 in Quebec City.

The return flight from Quebec City (YQB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 153° (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 Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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