GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,622 km
5,979 miles
YQC
Quaqtaq
Canada
Distance
9,622 km
5,979 mi / 5,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YQC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Quaqtaq Airport
IATA Code GIG YQC
ICAO Code SBGL CYHA
City Rio De Janeiro Quaqtaq
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 61.050000, -69.620000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Quaqtaq (YQC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) in Quaqtaq, Canada is 9,622 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 05:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:09 in Quaqtaq.

The return flight from Quaqtaq (YQC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 156° (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 Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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