PIZ
Point Lay
United States
12,246 km
7,610 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,246 km
7,610 mi / 6,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
56°
northeast

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PIZ REC
Airport Name Point Lay Lrrs Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PIZ REC
ICAO Code PPIZ SBRF
City Point Lay Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 29 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 69.730000, -163.010000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Point Lay (PIZ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) in Point Lay, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,246 kilometers (7,610 miles / 6,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 13:28 in Point Lay, it's 19:28 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 Point Lay (PIZ) follows a heading of 343° (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 Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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