GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,575 km
7,193 miles
YYE
Fort Nelson
Canada
Distance
11,575 km
7,193 mi / 6,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YYE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fort Nelson Airport
IATA Code GIG YYE
ICAO Code SBGL CYYE
City Rio De Janeiro Fort Nelson
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Fort_Nelson
Elevation 28 ft 1,253 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 58.840000, -122.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fort Nelson (YYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) in Fort Nelson, Canada is 11,575 kilometers (7,193 miles / 6,250 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 23:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:08 in Fort Nelson. 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 1,225 feet between the two airports. Fort Nelson Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 111° (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 Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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