GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,117 km
7,529 miles
YGH
Fort Good Hope
Canada
Distance
12,117 km
7,529 mi / 6,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YGH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fort Good Hope Airport
IATA Code GIG YGH
ICAO Code SBGL CYGH
City Rio De Janeiro Fort Good Hope
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 28 ft 268 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 66.240000, -128.650000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fort Good Hope (YGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fort Good Hope Airport (YGH) in Fort Good Hope, Canada is 12,117 kilometers (7,529 miles / 6,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 06:13 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:13 in Fort Good Hope. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fort Good Hope (YGH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 104° (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 Fort Good Hope Airport (YGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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