Airport Comparison
| REC | ZWL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Wollaston Lake Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | ZWL |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | CZWL |
| City | Recife | Wollaston Lake |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Recife | America/Regina |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 1,360 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | 58.110000, -103.170000 |
Recife (REC) to Wollaston Lake (ZWL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) in Wollaston Lake, Canada is 9,537 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.
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 01:00 in Recife, it's 22:00 in Wollaston Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,327 feet between the two airports. Wollaston Lake Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
The return flight from Wollaston Lake (ZWL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 113° (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 Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.