REC
Recife
Brazil
6,355 km
3,949 miles
RSW
Fort Myers
United States
Distance
6,355 km
3,949 mi / 3,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC RSW
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Southwest Florida International Airport
IATA Code REC RSW
ICAO Code SBRF KRSW
City Recife Fort Myers
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/New_York
Elevation 33 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 26.500000, -81.800000

Recife (REC) to Fort Myers (RSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, United States is 6,355 kilometers (3,949 miles / 3,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 07:35 in Recife, it's 05:35 in Fort Myers.

The return flight from Fort Myers (RSW) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 121° (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 Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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