The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 9,571 kilometers (5,947 miles / 5,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 United States. 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 09:07 in Recife, it's 05:07 in West Yellowstone. 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 6,616 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from West Yellowstone (WYS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 105° (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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.