GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,167 km
6,317 miles
YMJ
Moose Jaw
Canada
Distance
10,167 km
6,317 mi / 5,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YMJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport
IATA Code GIG YMJ
ICAO Code SBGL CYMJ
City Rio De Janeiro Moose Jaw
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Regina
Elevation 28 ft 1,892 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 50.330000, -105.560000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Moose Jaw (YMJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) in Moose Jaw, Canada is 10,167 kilometers (6,317 miles / 5,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 23:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:42 in Moose Jaw. 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 1,864 feet between the two airports. Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Moose Jaw (YMJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 125° (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 Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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