Airport Comparison
| GIG | YQU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Grande Prairie Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | YQU |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | CYQU |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Grande Prairie |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 2,195 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | 55.180000, -118.890000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 11,211 kilometers (6,966 miles / 6,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 04:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:21 in Grande Prairie. 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 2,167 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 115° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.