GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,193 km
6,334 miles
YYQ
Churchill
Canada
Distance
10,193 km
6,334 mi / 5,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG YYQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Churchill Airport
IATA Code GIG YYQ
ICAO Code SBGL CYYQ
City Rio De Janeiro Churchill
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 28 ft 94 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 58.740000, -94.060000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Churchill (YYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Churchill Airport (YYQ) in Churchill, Canada is 10,193 kilometers (6,334 miles / 5,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 20:51 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:51 in Churchill. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Churchill (YYQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 134° (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 Churchill Airport (YYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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