ECS
Newcastle
United States
9,028 km
5,610 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,028 km
5,610 mi / 4,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ECS REC
Airport Name Mondell Field Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ECS REC
ICAO Code KECS SBRF
City Newcastle Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Recife
Elevation 4,178 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 43.880000, -104.310000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Newcastle (ECS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mondell Field (ECS) in Newcastle, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,028 kilometers (5,610 miles / 4,875 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 05:47 in Newcastle, it's 09:47 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 4,145 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Mondell Field.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Newcastle (ECS) follows a heading of 317° (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 Mondell Field (ECS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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