NLN
Eureka
United States
10,513 km
6,533 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,513 km
6,533 mi / 5,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

NLN REC
Airport Name Kneeland Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NLN REC
ICAO Code KO19 SBRF
City Eureka Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Recife
Elevation 2,741 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.720000, -123.930000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Eureka (NLN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kneeland Airport (NLN) in Eureka, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,513 kilometers (6,533 miles / 5,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 03:51 in Eureka, it's 08:51 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 2,708 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Kneeland Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Eureka (NLN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Kneeland Airport (NLN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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