REC
Recife
Brazil
10,700 km
6,649 miles
YCA
Courtenay
Canada
Distance
10,700 km
6,649 mi / 5,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YCA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Courtenay Airpark
IATA Code REC YCA
ICAO Code SBRF CAH3
City Recife Courtenay
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Vancouver
Elevation 33 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 49.680000, -124.980000

Recife (REC) to Courtenay (YCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Courtenay Airpark (YCA) in Courtenay, Canada is 10,700 kilometers (6,649 miles / 5,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 09:50 in Recife, it's 04:50 in Courtenay. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Courtenay (YCA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 95° (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 Courtenay Airpark (YCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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