INS
Indian Springs
United States
9,731 km
6,047 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,731 km
6,047 mi / 5,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

INS REC
Airport Name Creech Afb Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code INS REC
ICAO Code KINS SBRF
City Indian Springs Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Recife
Elevation 3,134 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.590000, -115.680000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Indian Springs (INS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Creech Afb Airport (INS) in Indian Springs, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,731 kilometers (6,047 miles / 5,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 07:41 in Indian Springs, it's 12:41 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,101 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Creech Afb Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Indian Springs (INS) 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 Creech Afb Airport (INS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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