Airport Comparison
| GIG | YGQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | YGQ |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | CYGQ |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Geraldton |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 1,144 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | 49.780000, -86.940000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Geraldton (YGQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ) in Geraldton, Canada is 9,149 kilometers (5,685 miles / 4,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.
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 08:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:12 in Geraldton.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,116 feet between the two airports. Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
The return flight from Geraldton (YGQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 140° (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 Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.