Airport Comparison
| GIG | YQT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Thunder Bay Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | YQT |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | CYQT |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Thunder Bay |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Thunder_Bay |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 653 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | 48.370000, -89.320000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 9,144 kilometers (5,682 miles / 4,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.
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 12:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:30 in Thunder Bay.
The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 138° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.