GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,559 km
7,804 miles
YDA
Dawson City
Canada
Distance
12,559 km
7,804 mi / 6,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YDA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Dawson City Airport
IATA Code GIG YDA
ICAO Code SBGL CYDA
City Rio De Janeiro Dawson City
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 28 ft 1,215 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 64.040000, -139.130000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dawson City (YDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Dawson City Airport (YDA) in Dawson City, Canada is 12,559 kilometers (7,804 miles / 6,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 13:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:08 in Dawson City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,187 feet between the two airports. Dawson City Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Dawson City (YDA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 95° (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 Dawson City Airport (YDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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