GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,019 km
5,604 miles
ZEM
Eastmain River
Canada
Distance
9,019 km
5,604 mi / 4,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG ZEM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Eastmain River Airport
IATA Code GIG ZEM
ICAO Code SBGL CZEM
City Rio De Janeiro Eastmain River
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 52.230000, -78.520000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Eastmain River (ZEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) in Eastmain River, Canada is 9,019 kilometers (5,604 miles / 4,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 13:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:54 in Eastmain River.

The return flight from Eastmain River (ZEM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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