REC
Recife
Brazil
10,526 km
6,541 miles
YWL
Williams Lake
Canada
Distance
10,526 km
6,541 mi / 5,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YWL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Williams Lake Airport
IATA Code REC YWL
ICAO Code SBRF CYWL
City Recife Williams Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Vancouver
Elevation 33 ft 3,085 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 52.180000, -122.050000

Recife (REC) to Williams Lake (YWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) in Williams Lake, Canada is 10,526 kilometers (6,541 miles / 5,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 07:32 in Recife, it's 02:32 in Williams Lake. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,052 feet between the two airports. Williams Lake Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Williams Lake (YWL) 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 Williams Lake Airport (YWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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