REC
Recife
Brazil
10,081 km
6,264 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
10,081 km
6,264 mi / 5,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YSM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code REC YSM
ICAO Code SBRF CYSM
City Recife Fort Smith
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Edmonton
Elevation 33 ft 671 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 60.020000, -111.960000

Recife (REC) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 10,081 kilometers (6,264 miles / 5,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 10:06 in Recife, it's 06:06 in Fort Smith. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fort Smith (YSM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 105° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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