REC
Recife
Brazil
12,833 km
7,974 miles
SCM
Scammon Bay
United States
Distance
12,833 km
7,974 mi / 6,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Recife
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SCM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Scammon Bay Airport
IATA Code REC SCM
ICAO Code SBRF PACM
City Recife Scammon Bay
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Anchorage
Elevation 33 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 61.840000, -165.570000

Recife (REC) to Scammon Bay (SCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Scammon Bay Airport (SCM) in Scammon Bay, United States is 12,833 kilometers (7,974 miles / 6,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 17:44 in Recife, it's 11:44 in Scammon Bay. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Scammon Bay (SCM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 56° (east northeast). 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 Scammon Bay Airport (SCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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