REC
Recife
Brazil
8,471 km
5,264 miles
YKN
Yankton
United States
Distance
8,471 km
5,264 mi / 4,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YKN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
IATA Code REC YKN
ICAO Code SBRF KYKN
City Recife Yankton
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 1,306 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 42.920000, -97.390000

Recife (REC) to Yankton (YKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) in Yankton, United States is 8,471 kilometers (5,264 miles / 4,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 United States. 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 01:44 in Recife, it's 22:44 in Yankton. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,273 feet between the two airports. Chan Gurney Municipal Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Yankton (YKN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 115° (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 Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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