BIH
Bishop
United States
9,982 km
6,202 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,982 km
6,202 mi / 5,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

BIH REC
Airport Name Bishop Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BIH REC
ICAO Code KBIH SBRF
City Bishop Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Recife
Elevation 4,124 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.370000, -118.360000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bishop (BIH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bishop Airport (BIH) in Bishop, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,982 kilometers (6,202 miles / 5,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 12:57 in Bishop, it's 17:57 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,091 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Bishop Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bishop (BIH) follows a heading of 308° (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 Bishop Airport (BIH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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