GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,364 km
7,061 miles
YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
Distance
11,364 km
7,061 mi / 6,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YXJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fort St John Airport
IATA Code GIG YXJ
ICAO Code SBGL CYXJ
City Rio De Janeiro Fort Saint John
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 28 ft 2,280 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 56.240000, -120.740000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 11,364 kilometers (7,061 miles / 6,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north 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 16:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:29 in Fort Saint John. 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 2,252 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 113° (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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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