GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,138 km
5,678 miles
YFA
Fort Albany
Canada
Distance
9,138 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YFA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fort Albany Airport
IATA Code GIG YFA
ICAO Code SBGL CYFA
City Rio De Janeiro Fort Albany
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 52.200000, -81.700000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fort Albany (YFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fort Albany Airport (YFA) in Fort Albany, Canada is 9,138 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 20:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:08 in Fort Albany.

The return flight from Fort Albany (YFA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 145° (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 Fort Albany Airport (YFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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