GFK
Grand Forks
United States
8,701 km
5,406 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,701 km
5,406 mi / 4,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GFK REC
Airport Name Grand Forks International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GFK REC
ICAO Code KGFK SBRF
City Grand Forks Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 845 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 47.950000, -97.170000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Grand Forks (GFK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,701 kilometers (5,406 miles / 4,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 01:21 in Grand Forks, it's 04:21 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 Grand Forks (GFK) follows a heading of 323° (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 Forks International Airport (GFK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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