REC
Recife
Brazil
10,611 km
6,593 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
10,611 km
6,593 mi / 5,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YFS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code REC YFS
ICAO Code SBRF CYFS
City Recife Fort Simpson
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Edmonton
Elevation 33 ft 555 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 61.760000, -121.240000

Recife (REC) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 10,611 kilometers (6,593 miles / 5,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 18:29 in Recife, it's 14:29 in Fort Simpson. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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