ILN
Wilmington
United States
7,294 km
4,532 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,294 km
4,532 mi / 3,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ILN REC
Airport Name Wilmington Air Park Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ILN REC
ICAO Code KILN SBRF
City Wilmington Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 1,077 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 39.430000, -83.790000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Wilmington (ILN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wilmington Air Park (ILN) in Wilmington, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,294 kilometers (4,532 miles / 3,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 19:46 in Wilmington, it's 21:46 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,044 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Wilmington Air Park.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Wilmington (ILN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Wilmington Air Park (ILN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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