REC
Recife
Brazil
10,475 km
6,509 miles
YCW
Chilliwack
Canada
Distance
10,475 km
6,509 mi / 5,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YCW
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Chilliwack Airport
IATA Code REC YCW
ICAO Code SBRF CYCW
City Recife Chilliwack
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Vancouver
Elevation 33 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 49.150000, -121.940000

Recife (REC) to Chilliwack (YCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Chilliwack Airport (YCW) in Chilliwack, Canada is 10,475 kilometers (6,509 miles / 5,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 09:58 in Recife, it's 04:58 in Chilliwack. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chilliwack (YCW) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 98° (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 Chilliwack Airport (YCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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