REC
Recife
Brazil
8,921 km
5,543 miles
YKE
Knee Lake
Canada
Distance
8,921 km
5,543 mi / 4,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YKE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Knee Lake Airport
IATA Code REC YKE
ICAO Code SBRF CJT3
City Recife Knee Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Winnipeg
Elevation 33 ft 625 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 54.920000, -94.800000

Recife (REC) to Knee Lake (YKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Knee Lake Airport (YKE) in Knee Lake, Canada is 8,921 kilometers (5,543 miles / 4,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 14:18 in Recife, it's 11:18 in Knee Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Knee Lake (YKE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 120° (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 Knee Lake Airport (YKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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