REC
Recife
Brazil
10,431 km
6,482 miles
YLE
Whati
Canada
Distance
10,431 km
6,482 mi / 5,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YLE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Whati Airport
IATA Code REC YLE
ICAO Code SBRF CEM3
City Recife Whati
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Edmonton
Elevation 33 ft 882 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 63.130000, -117.250000

Recife (REC) to Whati (YLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Whati Airport (YLE) in Whati, Canada is 10,431 kilometers (6,482 miles / 5,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 20:37 in Recife, it's 16:37 in Whati. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Whati (YLE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 100° (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 Whati Airport (YLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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