Airport Comparison
| REC | YHT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Haines Junction Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | YHT |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | CYHT |
| City | Recife | Haines Junction |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Recife | America/Whitehorse |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 2,150 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | 60.790000, -137.550000 |
Recife (REC) to Haines Junction (YHT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Haines Junction Airport (YHT) in Haines Junction, Canada is 11,480 kilometers (7,133 miles / 6,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.
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 15:58 in Recife, it's 11:58 in Haines Junction. 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 2,117 feet between the two airports. Haines Junction Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
The return flight from Haines Junction (YHT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 83° (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 Haines Junction Airport (YHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.