GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,726 km
5,422 miles
ZUM
Churchill Falls
Canada
Distance
8,726 km
5,422 mi / 4,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG ZUM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Churchill Falls Airport
IATA Code GIG ZUM
ICAO Code SBGL CZUM
City Rio De Janeiro Churchill Falls
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Halifax
Elevation 28 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 53.560000, -64.110000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Churchill Falls (ZUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) in Churchill Falls, Canada is 8,726 kilometers (5,422 miles / 4,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:14 in Churchill Falls.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,414 feet between the two airports. Churchill Falls Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Churchill Falls (ZUM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 160° (south 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 Falls Airport (ZUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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