GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,207 km
5,099 miles
YCM
Niagara-on-the-lake
Canada
Distance
8,207 km
5,099 mi / 4,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YCM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport St Catharines / Niagara District Airport
IATA Code GIG YCM
ICAO Code SBGL CYSN
City Rio De Janeiro Niagara-on-the-lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 321 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.190000, -79.170000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) in Niagara-on-the-lake, Canada is 8,207 kilometers (5,099 miles / 4,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 00:40 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:40 in Niagara-on-the-lake.

The return flight from Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 146° (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 St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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