REC
Recife
Brazil
9,518 km
5,914 miles
YBB
Kugaaruk
Canada
Distance
9,518 km
5,914 mi / 5,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YBB
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Kugaaruk Airport
IATA Code REC YBB
ICAO Code SBRF CYBB
City Recife Kugaaruk
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Edmonton
Elevation 33 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 68.530000, -89.810000

Recife (REC) to Kugaaruk (YBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Kugaaruk Airport (YBB) in Kugaaruk, Canada is 9,518 kilometers (5,914 miles / 5,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 13:36 in Recife, it's 09:36 in Kugaaruk. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kugaaruk (YBB) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 126° (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 Kugaaruk Airport (YBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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