GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,093 km
6,893 miles
YMB
Merritt
Canada
Distance
11,093 km
6,893 mi / 5,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YMB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Merritt Airport
IATA Code GIG YMB
ICAO Code SBGL CAD5
City Rio De Janeiro Merritt
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 28 ft 2,080 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 50.120000, -120.750000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Merritt (YMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Merritt Airport (YMB) in Merritt, Canada is 11,093 kilometers (6,893 miles / 5,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 01:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:05 in Merritt. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,052 feet between the two airports. Merritt Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Merritt (YMB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 114° (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 Merritt Airport (YMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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