GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,408 km
7,710 miles
ZFM
Fort Mcpherson
Canada
Distance
12,408 km
7,710 mi / 6,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG ZFM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fort Mcpherson Airport
IATA Code GIG ZFM
ICAO Code SBGL CZFM
City Rio De Janeiro Fort Mcpherson
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 67.410000, -134.860000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fort Mcpherson Airport (ZFM) in Fort Mcpherson, Canada is 12,408 kilometers (7,710 miles / 6,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 11:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:25 in Fort Mcpherson. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Mcpherson Airport (ZFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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