REC
Recife
Brazil
9,137 km
5,678 miles
YTH
Thompson
Canada
Distance
9,137 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YTH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Thompson Airport
IATA Code REC YTH
ICAO Code SBRF CYTH
City Recife Thompson
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Winnipeg
Elevation 33 ft 729 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 55.800000, -97.860000

Recife (REC) to Thompson (YTH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Thompson Airport (YTH) in Thompson, Canada is 9,137 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 15:44 in Recife, it's 12:44 in Thompson. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thompson (YTH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 117° (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 Thompson Airport (YTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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