GLH
Greenville
United States
7,504 km
4,663 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,504 km
4,663 mi / 4,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
117°
east southeast

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GLH REC
Airport Name Greenville Mid-Delta Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GLH REC
ICAO Code KGLH SBRF
City Greenville Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 131 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.480000, -90.990000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Greenville (GLH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Greenville Mid-Delta Airport (GLH) in Greenville, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,504 kilometers (4,663 miles / 4,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 16:40 in Greenville, it's 19:40 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 Greenville (GLH) 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 Greenville Mid-Delta Airport (GLH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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