RBF
Big Bear City
United States
9,784 km
6,079 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,784 km
6,079 mi / 5,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RBF REC
Airport Name Big Bear City Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code RBF REC
ICAO Code KL35 SBRF
City Big Bear City Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Recife
Elevation 6,752 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.260000, -116.860000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Big Bear City (RBF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,784 kilometers (6,079 miles / 5,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 03:32 in Big Bear City, it's 08:32 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,719 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Big Bear City Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Big Bear City (RBF) follows a heading of 305° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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