REC
Recife
Brazil
7,837 km
4,869 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
7,837 km
4,869 mi / 4,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC RFD
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code REC RFD
ICAO Code SBRF KRFD
City Recife Chicago/Rockford
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 742 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 42.200000, -89.100000

Recife (REC) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 7,837 kilometers (4,869 miles / 4,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Recife, it's 07:03 in Chicago/Rockford. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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