CHL
Challis
United States
9,804 km
6,092 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,804 km
6,092 mi / 5,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Boise
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHL REC
Airport Name Challis Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CHL REC
ICAO Code KLLJ SBRF
City Challis Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Boise America/Recife
Elevation 5,076 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 44.520000, -114.220000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Challis (CHL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Challis Airport (CHL) in Challis, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,804 kilometers (6,092 miles / 5,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 05:52 in Challis, it's 09:52 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,043 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Challis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Challis (CHL) follows a heading of 315° (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 Challis Airport (CHL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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