GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,191 km
5,089 miles
YGK
Kingston
Canada
Distance
8,191 km
5,089 mi / 4,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YGK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kingston Airport
IATA Code GIG YGK
ICAO Code SBGL CYGK
City Rio De Janeiro Kingston
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 305 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.230000, -76.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kingston (YGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kingston Airport (YGK) in Kingston, Canada is 8,191 kilometers (5,089 miles / 4,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:58 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:58 in Kingston.

The return flight from Kingston (YGK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 148° (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 Kingston Airport (YGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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