RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
6,706 km
4,167 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,706 km
4,167 mi / 3,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

RDU REC
Airport Name Raleigh-Durham International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code RDU REC
ICAO Code KRDU SBRF
City Raleigh/Durham Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 435 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, -78.790000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,706 kilometers (4,167 miles / 3,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 09:41 in Raleigh/Durham, it's 11:41 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) follows a heading of 320° (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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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