REC
Recife
Brazil
7,337 km
4,559 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
7,337 km
4,559 mi / 3,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YQS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code REC YQS
ICAO Code SBRF CYQS
City Recife St Thomas
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Toronto
Elevation 33 ft 778 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 42.770000, -81.110000

Recife (REC) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 7,337 kilometers (4,559 miles / 3,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 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 00:26 in Recife, it's 22:26 in St Thomas.

The return flight from St Thomas (YQS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 129° (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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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