# Distance from Recife (REC) to Prince Rupert (YPR)

> 11,099 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,099 km / 6,897 mi / 5,993 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 324° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 90° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: South America → North America
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 03:13 in Recife, it's 23:13 in Prince Rupert)
- **Elevation difference**: 83 ft (YPR is higher than REC)

## Airports

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

### [Prince Rupert Airport (YPR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ypr-prince-rupert-prince-rupert-airport/1ef266de-b1c4-652e-acc3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Prince Rupert, Canada
- ICAO: CYPR
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 54.290000, -130.450000
- Elevation: 116 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:13 in Recife, it's 23:13 in Prince Rupert.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Prince Rupert Airport (YPR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ypr-prince-rupert-prince-rupert-airport/1ef266de-b1c4-652e-acc3-06bb2780ed98)
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