COU
Columbia
United States
7,878 km
4,895 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,878 km
4,895 mi / 4,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
118°
east southeast

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COU REC
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code COU REC
ICAO Code KCOU SBRF
City Columbia Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 889 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Columbia (COU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,878 kilometers (4,895 miles / 4,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 10:00 in Columbia, it's 13:00 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 316° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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