LAK
Aklavik
Canada
11,262 km
6,998 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,262 km
6,998 mi / 6,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Edmonton
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

LAK REC
Airport Name Aklavik Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LAK REC
ICAO Code CYKD SBRF
City Aklavik Recife
Country Canada Brazil
Timezone America/Edmonton America/Recife
Elevation 23 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 68.220000, -135.010000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Aklavik (LAK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aklavik Airport (LAK) in Aklavik, Canada to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,262 kilometers (6,998 miles / 6,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Canada with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in Aklavik, it's 09:38 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Aklavik (LAK) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aklavik Airport (LAK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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