GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,981 km
6,823 miles
YZU
Whitecourt
Canada
Distance
10,981 km
6,823 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YZU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Whitecourt Airport
IATA Code GIG YZU
ICAO Code SBGL CYZU
City Rio De Janeiro Whitecourt
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 2,567 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 54.140000, -115.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Whitecourt (YZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Whitecourt Airport (YZU) in Whitecourt, Canada is 10,981 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying 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 12:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:54 in Whitecourt. 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 2,539 feet between the two airports. Whitecourt Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Whitecourt (YZU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 117° (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 Whitecourt Airport (YZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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