REC
Recife
Brazil
9,291 km
5,773 miles
YLR
Leaf Rapids
Canada
Distance
9,291 km
5,773 mi / 5,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YLR
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Leaf Rapids Airport
IATA Code REC YLR
ICAO Code SBRF CYLR
City Recife Leaf Rapids
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Winnipeg
Elevation 33 ft 959 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 56.510000, -99.990000

Recife (REC) to Leaf Rapids (YLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Leaf Rapids Airport (YLR) in Leaf Rapids, Canada is 9,291 kilometers (5,773 miles / 5,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 14:54 in Recife, it's 11:54 in Leaf Rapids. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Leaf Rapids (YLR) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 115° (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 Leaf Rapids Airport (YLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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