FCM
Minneapolis
United States
8,289 km
5,150 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,289 km
5,150 mi / 4,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FCM REC
Airport Name Flying Cloud Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FCM REC
ICAO Code KFCM SBRF
City Minneapolis Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 906 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 44.800000, -93.500000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Minneapolis (FCM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) in Minneapolis, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,289 kilometers (5,150 miles / 4,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 14:27 in Minneapolis, it's 17:27 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Minneapolis (FCM) follows a heading of 321° (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 Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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