DGF
Douglas Lake
Canada
11,058 km
6,871 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,058 km
6,871 mi / 5,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Vancouver
Heading
114°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

DGF GIG
Airport Name Douglas Lake Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DGF GIG
ICAO Code CAL3 SBGL
City Douglas Lake Rio De Janeiro
Country Canada Brazil
Timezone America/Vancouver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,770 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 50.170000, -120.170000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Douglas Lake (DGF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Douglas Lake Airport (DGF) in Douglas Lake, Canada to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,058 kilometers (6,871 miles / 5,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Canada with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:56 in Douglas Lake, it's 16:56 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 2,742 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Douglas Lake Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Douglas Lake (DGF) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Douglas Lake Airport (DGF) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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