GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,888 km
6,765 miles
YDC
Drayton Valley
Canada
Distance
10,888 km
6,765 mi / 5,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YDC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
IATA Code GIG YDC
ICAO Code SBGL CER3
City Rio De Janeiro Drayton Valley
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 53.270000, -114.960000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 10,888 kilometers (6,765 miles / 5,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 21:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:49 in Drayton Valley. 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 2,748 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 118° (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 Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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