GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,448 km
5,871 miles
YSK
Sanikiluaq
Canada
Distance
9,448 km
5,871 mi / 5,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YSK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sanikiluaq Airport
IATA Code GIG YSK
ICAO Code SBGL CYSK
City Rio De Janeiro Sanikiluaq
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Iqaluit
Elevation 28 ft 104 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 56.540000, -79.250000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada is 9,448 kilometers (5,871 miles / 5,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 16:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:29 in Sanikiluaq.

The return flight from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 147° (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 Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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