GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,814 km
6,098 miles
YRS
Red Sucker Lake
Canada
Distance
9,814 km
6,098 mi / 5,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YRS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Red Sucker Lake Airport
IATA Code GIG YRS
ICAO Code SBGL CYRS
City Rio De Janeiro Red Sucker Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 28 ft 729 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 54.170000, -93.560000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Red Sucker Lake (YRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Red Sucker Lake Airport (YRS) in Red Sucker Lake, Canada is 9,814 kilometers (6,098 miles / 5,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 06:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:09 in Red Sucker Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Red Sucker Lake (YRS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 135° (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 Sucker Lake Airport (YRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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