GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,104 km
5,657 miles
YNC
Wemindji
Canada
Distance
9,104 km
5,657 mi / 4,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YNC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wemindji Airport
IATA Code GIG YNC
ICAO Code SBGL CYNC
City Rio De Janeiro Wemindji
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 53.010000, -78.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wemindji (YNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wemindji Airport (YNC) in Wemindji, Canada is 9,104 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 22:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:36 in Wemindji.

The return flight from Wemindji (YNC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Wemindji Airport (YNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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