GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,172 km
5,699 miles
YQN
Nakina
Canada
Distance
9,172 km
5,699 mi / 4,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YQN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nakina Airport
IATA Code GIG YQN
ICAO Code SBGL CYQN
City Rio De Janeiro Nakina
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 1,057 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 50.180000, -86.700000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nakina (YQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nakina Airport (YQN) in Nakina, Canada is 9,172 kilometers (5,699 miles / 4,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 08:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:27 in Nakina.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,029 feet between the two airports. Nakina Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Nakina (YQN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 140° (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 Nakina Airport (YQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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