GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,350 km
5,810 miles
ZUC
Ignace
Canada
Distance
9,350 km
5,810 mi / 5,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG ZUC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ignace Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG ZUC
ICAO Code SBGL CZUC
City Rio De Janeiro Ignace
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 28 ft 1,435 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 49.430000, -91.720000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ignace (ZUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ignace Municipal Airport (ZUC) in Ignace, Canada is 9,350 kilometers (5,810 miles / 5,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 06:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:16 in Ignace. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,407 feet between the two airports. Ignace Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Ignace (ZUC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 136° (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 Ignace Municipal Airport (ZUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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