The flight distance from Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,103 kilometers (7,521 miles / 6,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 01:21 in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), it's 07:21 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.