BYA
Boundary
United States
11,603 km
7,210 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,603 km
7,210 mi / 6,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

BYA REC
Airport Name Boundary Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BYA REC
ICAO Code KBYA SBRF
City Boundary Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 2,940 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 64.080000, -141.110000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Boundary (BYA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boundary Airport (BYA) in Boundary, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,603 kilometers (7,210 miles / 6,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 02:43 in Boundary, it's 08:43 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 2,907 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Boundary Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Boundary (BYA) follows a heading of 334° (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 Boundary Airport (BYA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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