HEE
Helena/West Helena
United States
7,536 km
4,682 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,536 km
4,682 mi / 4,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HEE REC
Airport Name Thompson-Robbins Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HEE REC
ICAO Code KHEE SBRF
City Helena/West Helena Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 242 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.580000, -90.680000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Helena/West Helena (HEE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE) in Helena/West Helena, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,536 kilometers (4,682 miles / 4,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 10:14 in Helena/West Helena, it's 13:14 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 Helena/West Helena (HEE) follows a heading of 313° (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 Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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