GUP
Gallup
United States
9,102 km
5,655 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,102 km
5,655 mi / 4,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GUP REC
Airport Name Gallup Municipal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GUP REC
ICAO Code KGUP SBRF
City Gallup Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Recife
Elevation 6,472 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.510000, -108.790000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gallup (GUP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP) in Gallup, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,102 kilometers (5,655 miles / 4,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 01:55 in Gallup, it's 05:55 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 6,439 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Gallup Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Gallup (GUP) 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 Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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