GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,905 km
6,776 miles
JHL
Albian Village
Canada
Distance
10,905 km
6,776 mi / 5,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG JHL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fort MacKay/Albian Aerodrome
IATA Code GIG JHL
ICAO Code SBGL CAL4
City Rio De Janeiro Albian Village
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 1,048 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 57.220000, -111.420000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Albian Village (JHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fort MacKay/Albian Aerodrome (JHL) in Albian Village, Canada is 10,905 kilometers (6,776 miles / 5,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 08:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:42 in Albian Village. 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 1,020 feet between the two airports. Fort MacKay/Albian Aerodrome sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Albian Village (JHL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Fort MacKay/Albian Aerodrome (JHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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