REC
Recife
Brazil
8,827 km
5,485 miles
YGM
Gimli
Canada
Distance
8,827 km
5,485 mi / 4,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YGM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Gimli Industrial Park Airport
IATA Code REC YGM
ICAO Code SBRF CYGM
City Recife Gimli
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Winnipeg
Elevation 33 ft 753 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 50.630000, -97.040000

Recife (REC) to Gimli (YGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) in Gimli, Canada is 8,827 kilometers (5,485 miles / 4,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 15:30 in Recife, it's 12:30 in Gimli. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gimli (YGM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 117° (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 Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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