Rio De Janeiro to Quebec (GIG–YQB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Rio De Janeiro to Quebec
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 5,120 mi 10h 56m nonstop -1h behind 10 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between GIG and YQB, connecting options are available through 10 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to YQB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
148
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Quebec is 1 hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · YQB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 5:00 PM in Quebec.
Distance & Flight Time
5,120 mi / 8,240 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 56m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders flying to Canada may qualify for an eTA (CAD $7) instead of a full visa if they held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years or hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa. Those who do not meet either condition must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa at a Canadian embassy. The eTA is valid for 5 years and allows stays up to 6 months per visit.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to GIG

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

Facts

GIG–YQB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Quebec route.
Route details
Distance5,120 mi / 8,240 km
Flight time10h 56m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: GIG
Full nameRio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: YQB
Full nameQuebec Jean Lesage International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQB / CYQB
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr1.7M
Elevation244 ft / 74 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to YQB flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport take approximately 10h 56m. The route covers 5,120 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from GIG to YQB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MIA, EWR, IAD, IAH, ORD, PUJ, MAD, YUL, YYZ and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Quebec is 1 hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GIG to YQB

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GIG to YQB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to YQB ranges from 10 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,120 miles (8,240 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via MIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.