GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,284 km
5,769 miles
YYW
Armstrong
Canada
Distance
9,284 km
5,769 mi / 5,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
333°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG YYW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Armstrong Airport
IATA Code GIG YYW
ICAO Code SBGL CYYW
City Rio De Janeiro Armstrong
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 28 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 50.290000, -88.910000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Armstrong (YYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Armstrong Airport (YYW) in Armstrong, Canada is 9,284 kilometers (5,769 miles / 5,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 18:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:35 in Armstrong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,030 feet between the two airports. Armstrong Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Armstrong (YYW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 138° (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 Armstrong Airport (YYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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