BIG
Delta Junction Ft Greely
United States
11,824 km
7,347 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,824 km
7,347 mi / 6,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BIG REC
Airport Name Allen Army Air Field Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BIG REC
ICAO Code PABI SBRF
City Delta Junction Ft Greely Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 1,285 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 64.000000, -145.720000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Allen Army Air Field (BIG) in Delta Junction Ft Greely, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,824 kilometers (7,347 miles / 6,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 04:35 in Delta Junction Ft Greely, it's 10:35 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,252 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Allen Army Air Field.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) follows a heading of 335° (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 Allen Army Air Field (BIG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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