HII
Lake Havasu City
United States
9,567 km
5,944 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,567 km
5,944 mi / 5,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HII REC
Airport Name Lake Havasu City Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HII REC
ICAO Code KHII SBRF
City Lake Havasu City Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Recife
Elevation 783 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.570000, -114.360000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lake Havasu City (HII) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) in Lake Havasu City, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,567 kilometers (5,944 miles / 5,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 09:08 in Lake Havasu City, it's 13:08 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lake Havasu City (HII) follows a heading of 306° (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 Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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