REC
Recife
Brazil
8,219 km
5,107 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
8,219 km
5,107 mi / 4,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YQT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code REC YQT
ICAO Code SBRF CYQT
City Recife Thunder Bay
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 33 ft 653 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 48.370000, -89.320000

Recife (REC) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 8,219 kilometers (5,107 miles / 4,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 17:04 in Recife, it's 15:04 in Thunder Bay.

The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 123° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.