REC
Recife
Brazil
11,189 km
6,952 miles
YZP
Sandspit
Canada
Distance
11,189 km
6,952 mi / 6,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YZP
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sandspit Airport
IATA Code REC YZP
ICAO Code SBRF CYZP
City Recife Sandspit
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Vancouver
Elevation 33 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 53.250000, -131.810000

Recife (REC) to Sandspit (YZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sandspit Airport (YZP) in Sandspit, Canada is 11,189 kilometers (6,952 miles / 6,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 19:46 in Recife, it's 14:46 in Sandspit. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sandspit (YZP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 89° (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 Sandspit Airport (YZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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