GJT
Grand Junction
United States
9,193 km
5,712 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,193 km
5,712 mi / 4,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GJT REC
Airport Name Grand Junction Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GJT REC
ICAO Code KGJT SBRF
City Grand Junction Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Recife
Elevation 4,861 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 39.120000, -108.530000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Grand Junction (GJT) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,193 kilometers (5,712 miles / 4,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 11:56 in Grand Junction, it's 15:56 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 4,828 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Grand Junction Regional Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Grand Junction (GJT) follows a heading of 311° (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 Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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