GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,550 km
6,556 miles
ZWL
Wollaston Lake
Canada
Distance
10,550 km
6,556 mi / 5,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG ZWL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wollaston Lake Airport
IATA Code GIG ZWL
ICAO Code SBGL CZWL
City Rio De Janeiro Wollaston Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Regina
Elevation 28 ft 1,360 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 58.110000, -103.170000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wollaston Lake (ZWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) in Wollaston Lake, Canada is 10,550 kilometers (6,556 miles / 5,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 04:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:45 in Wollaston Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,332 feet between the two airports. Wollaston Lake Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Wollaston Lake (ZWL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 127° (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 Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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