PCA
Portage Creek
United States
12,615 km
7,839 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,615 km
7,839 mi / 6,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PCA REC
Airport Name Portage Creek Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PCA REC
ICAO Code PAOC SBRF
City Portage Creek Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 129 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 58.910000, -157.710000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Portage Creek (PCA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portage Creek Airport (PCA) in Portage Creek, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,615 kilometers (7,839 miles / 6,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 23:53 in Portage Creek, it's 05:53 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Portage Creek (PCA) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Portage Creek Airport (PCA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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