REC
Recife
Brazil
7,817 km
4,857 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
7,817 km
4,857 mi / 4,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC RFG
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code REC RFG
ICAO Code SBRF KRFG
City Recife Refugio
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 28.300000, -97.300000

Recife (REC) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 7,817 kilometers (4,857 miles / 4,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 12:01 in Recife, it's 09:01 in Refugio. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Refugio (RFG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 111° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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