GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,534 km
7,788 miles
YAK
Yakutat
United States
Distance
12,534 km
7,788 mi / 6,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YAK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Yakutat Airport
IATA Code GIG YAK
ICAO Code SBGL PAYA
City Rio De Janeiro Yakutat
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 59.500000, -139.660000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Yakutat (YAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Yakutat Airport (YAK) in Yakutat, United States is 12,534 kilometers (7,788 miles / 6,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 United States. 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 01:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:07 in Yakutat. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Yakutat (YAK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Yakutat Airport (YAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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