EAN
Wheatland
United States
9,006 km
5,596 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,006 km
5,596 mi / 4,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EAN REC
Airport Name Phifer Airfield Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EAN REC
ICAO Code KEAN SBRF
City Wheatland Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Recife
Elevation 4,779 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.060000, -104.930000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Wheatland (EAN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phifer Airfield (EAN) in Wheatland, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,006 kilometers (5,596 miles / 4,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 03:08 in Wheatland, it's 07:08 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 4,746 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Phifer Airfield.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Wheatland (EAN) 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 Phifer Airfield (EAN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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