REC
Recife
Brazil
7,430 km
4,617 miles
YWK
Wabush
Canada
Distance
7,430 km
4,617 mi / 4,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Recife
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YWK
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Wabush Airport
IATA Code REC YWK
ICAO Code SBRF CYWK
City Recife Wabush
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Halifax
Elevation 33 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 52.920000, -66.860000

Recife (REC) to Wabush (YWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wabush Airport (YWK) in Wabush, Canada is 7,430 kilometers (4,617 miles / 4,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 09:09 in Recife, it's 08:09 in Wabush.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,775 feet between the two airports. Wabush Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Wabush (YWK) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 145° (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 Wabush Airport (YWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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