OWA
Owatonna
United States
8,236 km
5,117 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,236 km
5,117 mi / 4,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

OWA REC
Airport Name Owatonna Degner Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code OWA REC
ICAO Code KOWA SBRF
City Owatonna Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 1,145 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 44.120000, -93.260000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Owatonna (OWA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) in Owatonna, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,236 kilometers (5,117 miles / 4,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 20:02 in Owatonna, it's 23:02 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,112 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Owatonna Degner Regional Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Owatonna (OWA) follows a heading of 321° (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 Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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