GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,008 km
7,461 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
12,008 km
7,461 mi / 6,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YVQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code GIG YVQ
ICAO Code SBGL CYVQ
City Rio De Janeiro Norman Wells
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 238 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 65.280000, -126.800000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 12,008 kilometers (7,461 miles / 6,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 03:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:05 in Norman Wells. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Norman Wells (YVQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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