CEX
Chena Hot Springs
United States
11,807 km
7,337 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,807 km
7,337 mi / 6,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CEX REC
Airport Name Chena Hot Springs Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CEX REC
ICAO Code AK13 SBRF
City Chena Hot Springs Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 1,195 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 65.050000, -146.050000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Chena Hot Springs (CEX) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chena Hot Springs Airport (CEX) in Chena Hot Springs, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,807 kilometers (7,337 miles / 6,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 10:17 in Chena Hot Springs, it's 16:17 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 1,162 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Chena Hot Springs Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Chena Hot Springs (CEX) follows a heading of 336° (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 Chena Hot Springs Airport (CEX) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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