GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,097 km
6,274 miles
YTE
Cape Dorset
Canada
Distance
10,097 km
6,274 mi / 5,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YTE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Cape Dorset Airport
IATA Code GIG YTE
ICAO Code SBGL CYTE
City Rio De Janeiro Cape Dorset
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 64.230000, -76.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cape Dorset (YTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) in Cape Dorset, Canada is 10,097 kilometers (6,274 miles / 5,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 00:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:02 in Cape Dorset.

The return flight from Cape Dorset (YTE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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