GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,631 km
7,848 miles
YXQ
Beaver Creek
Canada
Distance
12,631 km
7,848 mi / 6,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG YXQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Beaver Creek Airport
IATA Code GIG YXQ
ICAO Code SBGL CYXQ
City Rio De Janeiro Beaver Creek
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Whitehorse
Elevation 28 ft 2,131 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 62.410000, -140.870000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Beaver Creek (YXQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) in Beaver Creek, Canada is 12,631 kilometers (7,848 miles / 6,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 01:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:35 in Beaver Creek. 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 2,103 feet between the two airports. Beaver Creek Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Beaver Creek (YXQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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