REC
Recife
Brazil
9,893 km
6,147 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
9,893 km
6,147 mi / 5,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

REC YGZ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code REC YGZ
ICAO Code SBRF CYGZ
City Recife Grise Fiord
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Toronto
Elevation 33 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 76.430000, -82.910000

Recife (REC) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 9,893 kilometers (6,147 miles / 5,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 06:25 in Recife, it's 04:25 in Grise Fiord.

The return flight from Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 133° (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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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