GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,876 km
6,136 miles
YFB
Iqaluit
Canada
Distance
9,876 km
6,136 mi / 5,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

GIG YFB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Iqaluit Airport
IATA Code GIG YFB
ICAO Code SBGL CYFB
City Rio De Janeiro Iqaluit
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 110 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 63.760000, -68.560000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Iqaluit (YFB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Iqaluit Airport (YFB) in Iqaluit, Canada is 9,876 kilometers (6,136 miles / 5,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 09:18 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:18 in Iqaluit.

The return flight from Iqaluit (YFB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Iqaluit Airport (YFB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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