GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,302 km
7,644 miles
YXY
Whitehorse
Canada
Distance
12,302 km
7,644 mi / 6,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YXY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
IATA Code GIG YXY
ICAO Code SBGL CYXY
City Rio De Janeiro Whitehorse
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Whitehorse
Elevation 28 ft 2,317 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 60.710000, -135.070000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Whitehorse (YXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 12,302 kilometers (7,644 miles / 6,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 15:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:49 in Whitehorse. 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 2,289 feet between the two airports. Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Whitehorse (YXY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 100° (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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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