GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,451 km
6,494 miles
YKY
Kindersley
Canada
Distance
10,451 km
6,494 mi / 5,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YKY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kindersley Airport
IATA Code GIG YKY
ICAO Code SBGL CYKY
City Rio De Janeiro Kindersley
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Regina
Elevation 28 ft 2,277 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.520000, -109.180000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kindersley (YKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kindersley Airport (YKY) in Kindersley, Canada is 10,451 kilometers (6,494 miles / 5,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 05:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:53 in Kindersley. 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 2,249 feet between the two airports. Kindersley Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kindersley (YKY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 122° (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 Kindersley Airport (YKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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