Distance From Kirkland Lake Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, YKX - GIG Distance

The distance from Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5408 miles or 8704 kilometers or 4697 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kirkland Lake ( Canada ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kirkland Lake and Rio De Janeiro takes around 12 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kirkland Lake Airport, Kirkland Lake, Canada to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12 hours 26 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YKX - GIG

Kilometers		8704 km
Statute Miles		5408 miles
Nautical Miles		4697 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 26 minutes

Kirkland Lake Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - YKX to GIG Flight Path

Location of Kirkland Lake Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kirkland Lake to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kirkland Lake, Canada and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Kirkland Lake, Canada and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YKX - GIG

Time difference between Kirkland Lake (Canada) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 1 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 1 Hours ahead of Kirkland Lake.

Location	Local Time
Kirkland Lake (Canada)	2026-05-01, 05:05:17 EDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-05-01, 06:05:17 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX / CYKX) Kirkland Lake, Canada

Destination

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil