REC
Recife
Brazil
8,185 km
5,086 miles
YKG
Kangirsuk
Canada
Distance
8,185 km
5,086 mi / 4,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YKG
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Kangirsuk Airport
IATA Code REC YKG
ICAO Code SBRF CYAS
City Recife Kangirsuk
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Toronto
Elevation 33 ft 403 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 60.030000, -70.000000

Recife (REC) to Kangirsuk (YKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) in Kangirsuk, Canada is 8,185 kilometers (5,086 miles / 4,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 08:09 in Recife, it's 06:09 in Kangirsuk.

The return flight from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 144° (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 Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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