REC
Recife
Brazil
10,565 km
6,565 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,565 km
6,565 mi / 5,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YVR
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code REC YVR
ICAO Code SBRF CYVR
City Recife Richmond
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Vancouver
Elevation 33 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 49.190000, -123.180000

Recife (REC) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,565 kilometers (6,565 miles / 5,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 20:03 in Recife, it's 15:03 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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