REC
Recife
Brazil
7,879 km
4,896 miles
RKR
Poteau
United States
Distance
7,879 km
4,896 mi / 4,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC RKR
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Robert S Kerr Airport
IATA Code REC RKR
ICAO Code SBRF KRKR
City Recife Poteau
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 451 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 35.020000, -94.620000

Recife (REC) to Poteau (RKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) in Poteau, United States is 7,879 kilometers (4,896 miles / 4,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 16:18 in Recife, it's 13:18 in Poteau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Poteau (RKR) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 115° (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 Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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