BLH
Blythe
United States
9,576 km
5,950 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,576 km
5,950 mi / 5,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BLH REC
Airport Name Blythe Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BLH REC
ICAO Code KBLH SBRF
City Blythe Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Recife
Elevation 400 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.620000, -114.720000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Blythe (BLH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blythe Airport (BLH) in Blythe, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,576 kilometers (5,950 miles / 5,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 13:39 in Blythe, it's 18:39 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Blythe (BLH) follows a heading of 305° (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 Blythe Airport (BLH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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