GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,433 km
5,862 miles
YHD
Dryden
Canada
Distance
9,433 km
5,862 mi / 5,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YHD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Dryden Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG YHD
ICAO Code SBGL CYHD
City Rio De Janeiro Dryden
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 28 ft 1,354 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 49.830000, -92.740000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dryden (YHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) in Dryden, Canada is 9,433 kilometers (5,862 miles / 5,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 00:38 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:38 in Dryden. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,326 feet between the two airports. Dryden Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Dryden (YHD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 135° (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 Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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