GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
9,407 km
5,845 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,407 km
5,845 mi / 5,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GCN REC
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GCN REC
ICAO Code KGCN SBRF
City Grand Canyon Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Recife
Elevation 6,609 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,407 kilometers (5,845 miles / 5,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 19:01 in Grand Canyon, it's 23:01 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 6,576 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 308° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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