REC
Recife
Brazil
10,438 km
6,486 miles
YCO
Kugluktuk
Canada
Distance
10,438 km
6,486 mi / 5,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YCO
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Kugluktuk Airport
IATA Code REC YCO
ICAO Code SBRF CYCO
City Recife Kugluktuk
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Edmonton
Elevation 33 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 67.820000, -115.140000

Recife (REC) to Kugluktuk (YCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) in Kugluktuk, Canada is 10,438 kilometers (6,486 miles / 5,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 09:47 in Recife, it's 05:47 in Kugluktuk. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kugluktuk (YCO) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 102° (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 Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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