REC
Recife
Brazil
10,607 km
6,591 miles
YHS
Sechelt-Gibsons
Canada
Distance
10,607 km
6,591 mi / 5,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YHS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sechelt-Gibsons Airport
IATA Code REC YHS
ICAO Code SBRF CAP3
City Recife Sechelt-Gibsons
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Vancouver
Elevation 33 ft 250 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 49.460000, -123.720000

Recife (REC) to Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) in Sechelt-Gibsons, Canada is 10,607 kilometers (6,591 miles / 5,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 08:59 in Recife, it's 03:59 in Sechelt-Gibsons. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 96° (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 Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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