GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,668 km
6,629 miles
YVT
Buffalo Narrows
Canada
Distance
10,668 km
6,629 mi / 5,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YVT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Buffalo Narrows Airport
IATA Code GIG YVT
ICAO Code SBGL CYVT
City Rio De Janeiro Buffalo Narrows
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Regina
Elevation 28 ft 1,423 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 55.840000, -108.420000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Buffalo Narrows (YVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) in Buffalo Narrows, Canada is 10,668 kilometers (6,629 miles / 5,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 00:38 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:38 in Buffalo Narrows. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,395 feet between the two airports. Buffalo Narrows Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Buffalo Narrows (YVT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 123° (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 Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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