ANC
Anchorage
United States
12,125 km
7,534 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,125 km
7,534 mi / 6,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ANC REC
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ANC REC
ICAO Code PANC SBRF
City Anchorage Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 151 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Anchorage (ANC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,125 kilometers (7,534 miles / 6,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:28 in Anchorage, it's 12:28 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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