GDT
Cockburn Town
TC
5,141 km
3,195 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,141 km
3,195 mi / 2,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Grand_Turk
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GDT REC
Airport Name JAGS McCartney International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GDT REC
ICAO Code MBGT SBRF
City Cockburn Town Recife
Country TC Brazil
Timezone America/Grand_Turk America/Recife
Elevation 13 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.440000, -71.140000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cockburn Town (GDT) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) in Cockburn Town, TC to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,141 kilometers (3,195 miles / 2,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 TC 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 14:54 in Cockburn Town, it's 16:54 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Cockburn Town (GDT) follows a heading of 310° (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 JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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