REC
Recife
Brazil
10,172 km
6,320 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
10,172 km
6,320 mi / 5,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

REC YLT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code REC YLT
ICAO Code SBRF CYLT
City Recife Alert
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Toronto
Elevation 33 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 82.520000, -62.280000

Recife (REC) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 10,172 kilometers (6,320 miles / 5,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 08:12 in Recife, it's 06:12 in Alert.

The return flight from Alert (YLT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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