GAD
Gadsden
United States
7,135 km
4,433 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,135 km
4,433 mi / 3,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GAD REC
Airport Name Northeast Alabama Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GAD REC
ICAO Code KGAD SBRF
City Gadsden Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 569 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.970000, -86.090000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gadsden (GAD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) in Gadsden, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,135 kilometers (4,433 miles / 3,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 04:22 in Gadsden, it's 07:22 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 Gadsden (GAD) follows a heading of 314° (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 Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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