DYS
Abilene
United States
8,212 km
5,103 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,212 km
5,103 mi / 4,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DYS REC
Airport Name Dyess Afb Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DYS REC
ICAO Code KDYS SBRF
City Abilene Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 1,790 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 32.420000, -99.860000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Abilene (DYS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) in Abilene, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,212 kilometers (5,103 miles / 4,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 08:11 in Abilene, it's 11:11 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,757 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Dyess Afb Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Abilene (DYS) follows a heading of 307° (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 Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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