The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 10,077 kilometers (6,262 miles / 5,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:13 in Recife, it's 16:13 in Drayton Valley. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,743 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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