EVW
Evanston
United States
9,463 km
5,880 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,463 km
5,880 mi / 5,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EVW REC
Airport Name Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EVW REC
ICAO Code KEVW SBRF
City Evanston Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Recife
Elevation 7,143 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.270000, -111.030000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Evanston (EVW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW) in Evanston, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,463 kilometers (5,880 miles / 5,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 03:01 in Evanston, it's 07:01 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 7,110 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Evanston (EVW) follows a heading of 313° (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 Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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