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

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5,120 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
EWR Newark 12h 40m UA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Quebec flights
JFK New York 16h 53m G3 → AA New York (JFK) to Quebec flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 21h 41m AFG3KL → AFKLPD Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Quebec flights
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Rio De Janeiro to Quebec
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,120 mi 10h 56m nonstop -1h behind

GIG–YQB has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Quebec (YQB) Quebec to Rio De Janeiro flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to YQB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
EWR ~12h 40m JFK ~16h 53m CDG ~21h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
194
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GIG → YQB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
YQB → GIG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQB delays →
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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 10h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 5,120 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy and Charles de Gaulle.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YQB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Quebec is 1 hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
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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 is about 10 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,120 miles (8,240 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.