REC
Recife
Brazil
10,846 km
6,739 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
10,846 km
6,739 mi / 5,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YAL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code REC YAL
ICAO Code SBRF CYAL
City Recife Alert Bay
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Vancouver
Elevation 33 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 50.580000, -126.920000

Recife (REC) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 10,846 kilometers (6,739 miles / 5,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 10:46 in Recife, it's 05:46 in Alert Bay. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Alert Bay (YAL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 94° (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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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