Distance From Yakataga Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, CYT - GIG Distance

The distance from Yakataga Airport (CYT) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 7890 miles or 12698 kilometers or 6852 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 Yakataga ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yakataga and Rio De Janeiro takes around 18 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yakataga Airport, Yakataga, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18 hours 8 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 • CYT - GIG

Kilometers		12698 km
Statute Miles		7890 miles
Nautical Miles		6852 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 8 minutes

Yakataga Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - CYT to GIG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Yakataga, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Yakataga, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CYT - GIG

Time difference between Yakataga (United States) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 5 Hours ahead of Yakataga.

Location	Local Time
Yakataga (United States)	2026-08-07, 19:04:27 AKDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-08-08, 00:04:27 -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

Yakataga Airport (CYT / PACY) Yakataga, United States

Destination

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