REC
Recife
Brazil
9,479 km
5,890 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
9,479 km
5,890 mi / 5,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC RIF
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code REC RIF
ICAO Code SBRF KRIF
City Recife Richfield
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Denver
Elevation 33 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 38.730000, -112.100000

Recife (REC) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 9,479 kilometers (5,890 miles / 5,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 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 14:41 in Recife, it's 10:41 in Richfield. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,285 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richfield (RIF) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 104° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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