NEW
New Orleans
United States
7,250 km
4,505 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,250 km
4,505 mi / 3,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NEW REC
Airport Name Lakefront Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NEW REC
ICAO Code KNEW SBRF
City New Orleans Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 7 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.040000, -90.030000 -8.130000, -34.920000

New Orleans (NEW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,250 kilometers (4,505 miles / 3,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 20:56 in New Orleans, it's 23:56 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 New Orleans (NEW) follows a heading of 309° (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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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