GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,211 km
6,966 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
11,211 km
6,966 mi / 6,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

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.

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