CLT
Charlotte
United States
6,818 km
4,236 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,818 km
4,236 mi / 3,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CLT REC
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CLT REC
ICAO Code KCLT SBRF
City Charlotte Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 748 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Charlotte (CLT) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,818 kilometers (4,236 miles / 3,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 13:16 in Charlotte, it's 15:16 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 318° (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 Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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