FYU
Fort Yukon
United States
12,853 km
7,986 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,853 km
7,986 mi / 6,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Anchorage
Heading
89°
east

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Airport Comparison

FYU GIG
Airport Name Fort Yukon Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FYU GIG
ICAO Code PFYU SBGL
City Fort Yukon Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 447 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 66.570000, -145.250000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Fort Yukon (FYU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Yukon Airport (FYU) in Fort Yukon, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,853 kilometers (7,986 miles / 6,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 United States 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 06:23 in Fort Yukon, it's 11:23 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fort Yukon (FYU) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Fort Yukon Airport (FYU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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