REC
Recife
Brazil
9,730 km
6,046 miles
YHK
Gjoa Haven
Canada
Distance
9,730 km
6,046 mi / 5,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YHK
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Gjoa Haven Airport
IATA Code REC YHK
ICAO Code SBRF CYHK
City Recife Gjoa Haven
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Edmonton
Elevation 33 ft 152 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 68.640000, -95.850000

Recife (REC) to Gjoa Haven (YHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) in Gjoa Haven, Canada is 9,730 kilometers (6,046 miles / 5,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 23:46 in Recife, it's 19:46 in Gjoa Haven. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gjoa Haven (YHK) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 120° (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 Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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