NTU
Virginia Beach
United States
6,581 km
4,089 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,581 km
4,089 mi / 3,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NTU REC
Airport Name Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NTU REC
ICAO Code KNTU SBRF
City Virginia Beach Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 22 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.820000, -76.030000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Virginia Beach (NTU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport (NTU) in Virginia Beach, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,581 kilometers (4,089 miles / 3,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 10:57 in Virginia Beach, it's 12:57 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Virginia Beach (NTU) follows a heading of 322° (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 Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport (NTU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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