REC
Recife
Brazil
9,594 km
5,961 miles
YNL
Points North Landing
Canada
Distance
9,594 km
5,961 mi / 5,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YNL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Points North Landing Airport
IATA Code REC YNL
ICAO Code SBRF CYNL
City Recife Points North Landing
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Regina
Elevation 33 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 58.280000, -104.080000

Recife (REC) to Points North Landing (YNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Points North Landing Airport (YNL) in Points North Landing, Canada is 9,594 kilometers (5,961 miles / 5,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 16:00 in Recife, it's 13:00 in Points North Landing. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,572 feet between the two airports. Points North Landing Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Points North Landing (YNL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 112° (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 Points North Landing Airport (YNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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