GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,904 km
6,775 miles
NML
Fort McMurray
Canada
Distance
10,904 km
6,775 mi / 5,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG NML
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport
IATA Code GIG NML
ICAO Code SBGL CER4
City Rio De Janeiro Fort McMurray
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 1,046 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 57.060000, -111.570000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fort McMurray (NML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) in Fort McMurray, Canada is 10,904 kilometers (6,775 miles / 5,887 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 20:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:11 in Fort McMurray. 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 1,018 feet between the two airports. Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Fort McMurray (NML) 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 McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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