REC
Recife
Brazil
9,330 km
5,798 miles
YGT
Igloolik
Canada
Distance
9,330 km
5,798 mi / 5,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YGT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Igloolik Airport
IATA Code REC YGT
ICAO Code SBRF CYGT
City Recife Igloolik
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Toronto
Elevation 33 ft 174 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 69.360000, -81.820000

Recife (REC) to Igloolik (YGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Igloolik Airport (YGT) in Igloolik, Canada is 9,330 kilometers (5,798 miles / 5,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 11:59 in Recife, it's 09:59 in Igloolik.

The return flight from Igloolik (YGT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 133° (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 Igloolik Airport (YGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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