The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 9,694 kilometers (6,024 miles / 5,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 02:37 in Recife, it's 23:37 in Meadow Lake. 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 1,543 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 108° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.