AXN
Alexandria
United States
8,475 km
5,266 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,475 km
5,266 mi / 4,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
118°
east southeast

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AXN REC
Airport Name Chandler Field Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AXN REC
ICAO Code KAXN SBRF
City Alexandria Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 1,425 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 45.870000, -95.390000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Alexandria (AXN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chandler Field (AXN) in Alexandria, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,475 kilometers (5,266 miles / 4,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 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 15:42 in Alexandria, it's 18:42 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,392 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Chandler Field.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Alexandria (AXN) follows a heading of 321° (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 Chandler Field (AXN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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