Airport Comparison
| REC | YKF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Kitchener / Waterloo Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | YKF |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | CYKF |
| City | Recife | Waterloo |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Recife | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 1,055 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | 43.460000, -80.380000 |
Recife (REC) to Waterloo (YKF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Kitchener / Waterloo Airport (YKF) in Waterloo, Canada is 7,339 kilometers (4,560 miles / 3,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
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 15:56 in Recife, it's 13:56 in Waterloo.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,022 feet between the two airports. Kitchener / Waterloo Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
The return flight from Waterloo (YKF) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 129° (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 Kitchener / Waterloo Airport (YKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.