Airport Comparison
| GIG | YQF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Red Deer Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | YQF |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | CYQF |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Red Deer |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 2,968 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | 52.180000, -113.890000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Red Deer (YQF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) in Red Deer, Canada is 10,767 kilometers (6,690 miles / 5,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.
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 03:40 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:40 in Red Deer. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,940 feet between the two airports. Red Deer Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
The return flight from Red Deer (YQF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 119° (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 Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.