PTH
Port Heiden
United States
12,756 km
7,926 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,756 km
7,926 mi / 6,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PTH REC
Airport Name Port Heiden Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PTH REC
ICAO Code PAPH SBRF
City Port Heiden Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 95 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 56.960000, -158.630000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Port Heiden (PTH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Heiden Airport (PTH) in Port Heiden, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,756 kilometers (7,926 miles / 6,888 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 09:15 in Port Heiden, it's 15:15 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 Port Heiden (PTH) follows a heading of 330° (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 Port Heiden Airport (PTH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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