GVL
Gainesville
United States
6,976 km
4,335 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,976 km
4,335 mi / 3,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GVL REC
Airport Name Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GVL REC
ICAO Code KGVL SBRF
City Gainesville Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 1,277 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -83.830000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gainesville (GVL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) in Gainesville, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,976 kilometers (4,335 miles / 3,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 01:01 in Gainesville, it's 03:01 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,244 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Gainesville (GVL) follows a heading of 316° (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 Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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