EYW
Key West
United States
6,243 km
3,879 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,243 km
3,879 mi / 3,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EYW REC
Airport Name Key West International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EYW REC
ICAO Code KEYW SBRF
City Key West Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 3 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 24.560000, -81.760000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Key West (EYW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Key West International Airport (EYW) in Key West, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,243 kilometers (3,879 miles / 3,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 17:16 in Key West, it's 19:16 in Recife.

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

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