GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,338 km
5,181 miles
YZR
Sarnia
Canada
Distance
8,338 km
5,181 mi / 4,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YZR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Chris Hadfield Airport
IATA Code GIG YZR
ICAO Code SBGL CYZR
City Rio De Janeiro Sarnia
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 594 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.000000, -82.310000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sarnia (YZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR) in Sarnia, Canada is 8,338 kilometers (5,181 miles / 4,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:52 in Sarnia.

The return flight from Sarnia (YZR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 143° (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 Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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