REC
Recife
Brazil
11,626 km
7,224 miles
YXQ
Beaver Creek
Canada
Distance
11,626 km
7,224 mi / 6,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC YXQ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Beaver Creek Airport
IATA Code REC YXQ
ICAO Code SBRF CYXQ
City Recife Beaver Creek
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Recife America/Whitehorse
Elevation 33 ft 2,131 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 62.410000, -140.870000

Recife (REC) to Beaver Creek (YXQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) in Beaver Creek, Canada is 11,626 kilometers (7,224 miles / 6,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 00:32 in Recife, it's 20:32 in Beaver Creek. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,098 feet between the two airports. Beaver Creek Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Beaver Creek (YXQ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 80° (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 Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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