Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver - 6,968 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,968	+4,181	11,149 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,968	+4,181	11,149 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,968	+3,484	10,452 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,968	+3,484	10,452 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,968	+6,968	13,936 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,968	+3,484	10,452 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 6,968 miles across 14 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to YVR route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Vancouver, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 6,968 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 319° from Rio De Janeiro. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About GIG

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) serves Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

🛬 About YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 6,968 miles (11,213 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from GIG to YVR typically take around 13h 46m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,968 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Vancouver (YVR)