REC
Recife
Brazil
10,502 km
6,525 miles
YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
Distance
10,502 km
6,525 mi / 5,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YXJ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Fort St John Airport
IATA Code REC YXJ
ICAO Code SBRF CYXJ
City Recife Fort Saint John
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 33 ft 2,280 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 56.240000, -120.740000

Recife (REC) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 10,502 kilometers (6,525 miles / 5,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 04:02 in Recife, it's 00:02 in Fort Saint John. 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 2,247 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 98° (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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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