GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,455 km
6,496 miles
YXH
Medicine Hat
Canada
Distance
10,455 km
6,496 mi / 5,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YXH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Medicine Hat Airport
IATA Code GIG YXH
ICAO Code SBGL CYXH
City Rio De Janeiro Medicine Hat
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 2,352 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 50.020000, -110.720000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 10,455 kilometers (6,496 miles / 5,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 03:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:45 in Medicine Hat. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,324 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 121° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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