REC
Recife
Brazil
9,232 km
5,737 miles
YXN
Whale Cove
Canada
Distance
9,232 km
5,737 mi / 4,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YXN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Whale Cove Airport
IATA Code REC YXN
ICAO Code SBRF CYXN
City Recife Whale Cove
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Winnipeg
Elevation 33 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 62.240000, -92.600000

Recife (REC) to Whale Cove (YXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Whale Cove Airport (YXN) in Whale Cove, Canada is 9,232 kilometers (5,737 miles / 4,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 14:47 in Recife, it's 11:47 in Whale Cove. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Whale Cove (YXN) 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 Whale Cove Airport (YXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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