EKN
Elkins
United States
6,986 km
4,341 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,986 km
4,341 mi / 3,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EKN REC
Airport Name Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EKN REC
ICAO Code KEKN SBRF
City Elkins Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 1,987 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.890000, -79.860000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Elkins (EKN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,986 kilometers (4,341 miles / 3,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 11:20 in Elkins, it's 13:20 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,954 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Elkins (EKN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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