IWS
Houston
United States
7,734 km
4,806 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,734 km
4,806 mi / 4,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IWS REC
Airport Name West Houston Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IWS REC
ICAO Code KIWS SBRF
City Houston Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 111 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 29.820000, -95.670000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Houston (IWS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,734 kilometers (4,806 miles / 4,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 14:58 in Houston, it's 17:58 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 Houston (IWS) 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 West Houston Airport (IWS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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