GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,850 km
7,363 miles
YHI
Ulukhaktok
Canada
Distance
11,850 km
7,363 mi / 6,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YHI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ulukhaktok Holman Airport
IATA Code GIG YHI
ICAO Code SBGL CYHI
City Rio De Janeiro Ulukhaktok
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Yellowknife
Elevation 28 ft 117 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 70.760000, -117.810000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ulukhaktok (YHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ulukhaktok Holman Airport (YHI) in Ulukhaktok, Canada is 11,850 kilometers (7,363 miles / 6,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 18:00 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:00 in Ulukhaktok. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ulukhaktok (YHI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 112° (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 Ulukhaktok Holman Airport (YHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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