GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,310 km
7,028 miles
YDQ
Dawson Creek
Canada
Distance
11,310 km
7,028 mi / 6,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG YDQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Dawson Creek Airport
IATA Code GIG YDQ
ICAO Code SBGL CYDQ
City Rio De Janeiro Dawson Creek
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 28 ft 2,148 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 55.740000, -120.180000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) in Dawson Creek, Canada is 11,310 kilometers (7,028 miles / 6,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 13:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:54 in Dawson Creek. 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 2,120 feet between the two airports. Dawson Creek Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Dawson Creek (YDQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 114° (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 Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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