GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,324 km
7,036 miles
YGB
Texada
Canada
Distance
11,324 km
7,036 mi / 6,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YGB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Texada Gillies Bay Airport
IATA Code GIG YGB
ICAO Code SBGL CYGB
City Rio De Janeiro Texada
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 28 ft 326 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 49.690000, -124.520000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Texada (YGB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Texada Gillies Bay Airport (YGB) in Texada, Canada is 11,324 kilometers (7,036 miles / 6,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 03:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:09 in Texada. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Texada (YGB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 111° (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 Texada Gillies Bay Airport (YGB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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