Airport Comparison
| REC | YQU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Grande Prairie Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | YQU |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | CYQU |
| City | Recife | Grande Prairie |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Recife | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 2,195 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | 55.180000, -118.890000 |
Recife (REC) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 10,369 kilometers (6,443 miles / 5,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.
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 23:44 in Recife, it's 19:44 in Grande Prairie. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,162 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) 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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.