DGF
Douglas Lake
Canada
10,365 km
6,441 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,365 km
6,441 mi / 5,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Vancouver
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

DGF REC
Airport Name Douglas Lake Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DGF REC
ICAO Code CAL3 SBRF
City Douglas Lake Recife
Country Canada Brazil
Timezone America/Vancouver America/Recife
Elevation 2,770 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 50.170000, -120.170000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Douglas Lake (DGF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Douglas Lake Airport (DGF) in Douglas Lake, Canada to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,365 kilometers (6,441 miles / 5,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Canada with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Douglas Lake, it's 05:43 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,737 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Douglas Lake Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Douglas Lake (DGF) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Douglas Lake Airport (DGF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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