# Distance from Recife (REC) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB)

> 8,386 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,386 km / 5,211 mi / 4,528 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 343° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 142° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: South America → North America
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 18:13 in Recife, it's 17:13 in Kangiqsujuaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 468 ft (YWB 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

### [Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ywb-kangiqsujuaq-kangiqsujuaq-wakeham-bay-airport/1ef266de-b0ab-6f70-ad76-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kangiqsujuaq, Canada
- ICAO: CYKG
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 61.590000, -71.930000
- Elevation: 501 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:13 in Recife, it's 17:13 in Kangiqsujuaq.

## Related

- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ywb-kangiqsujuaq-kangiqsujuaq-wakeham-bay-airport/1ef266de-b0ab-6f70-ad76-06bb2780ed98)
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