REC
Recife
Brazil
10,276 km
6,385 miles
YZF
Yellowknife
Canada
Distance
10,276 km
6,385 mi / 5,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YZF
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Yellowknife Airport
IATA Code REC YZF
ICAO Code SBRF CYZF
City Recife Yellowknife
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Edmonton
Elevation 33 ft 675 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 62.460000, -114.440000

Recife (REC) to Yellowknife (YZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) in Yellowknife, Canada is 10,276 kilometers (6,385 miles / 5,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 00:23 in Recife, it's 20:23 in Yellowknife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yellowknife (YZF) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 103° (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 Yellowknife Airport (YZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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