GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,122 km
6,289 miles
YQR
Regina
Canada
Distance
10,122 km
6,289 mi / 5,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YQR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Regina International Airport
IATA Code GIG YQR
ICAO Code SBGL CYQR
City Rio De Janeiro Regina
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Regina
Elevation 28 ft 1,894 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 50.430000, -104.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Regina (YQR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Regina International Airport (YQR) in Regina, Canada is 10,122 kilometers (6,289 miles / 5,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 01:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:48 in Regina. 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 1,866 feet between the two airports. Regina International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Regina (YQR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 126° (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 Regina International Airport (YQR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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