REC
Recife
Brazil
7,198 km
4,473 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
7,198 km
4,473 mi / 3,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YOW
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code REC YOW
ICAO Code SBRF CYOW
City Recife Ottawa
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Toronto
Elevation 33 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 45.320000, -75.670000

Recife (REC) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 7,198 kilometers (4,473 miles / 3,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 04:07 in Recife, it's 02:07 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 134° (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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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