REC
Recife
Brazil
9,246 km
5,745 miles
YRT
Rankin Inlet
Canada
Distance
9,246 km
5,745 mi / 4,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YRT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Rankin Inlet Airport
IATA Code REC YRT
ICAO Code SBRF CYRT
City Recife Rankin Inlet
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Winnipeg
Elevation 33 ft 94 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 62.810000, -92.120000

Recife (REC) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) in Rankin Inlet, Canada is 9,246 kilometers (5,745 miles / 4,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 13:30 in Recife, it's 10:30 in Rankin Inlet. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 123° (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 Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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