REC
Recife
Brazil
8,569 km
5,325 miles
YAC
Cat Lake
Canada
Distance
8,569 km
5,325 mi / 4,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YAC
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Cat Lake Airport
IATA Code REC YAC
ICAO Code SBRF CYAC
City Recife Cat Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Winnipeg
Elevation 33 ft 1,344 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 51.730000, -91.820000

Recife (REC) to Cat Lake (YAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Cat Lake Airport (YAC) in Cat Lake, Canada is 8,569 kilometers (5,325 miles / 4,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 06:22 in Recife, it's 03:22 in Cat 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 1,311 feet between the two airports. Cat Lake Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Cat Lake (YAC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 122° (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 Cat Lake Airport (YAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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