REC
Recife
Brazil
8,298 km
5,156 miles
SLB
Storm Lake
United States
Distance
8,298 km
5,156 mi / 4,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SLB
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Storm Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code REC SLB
ICAO Code SBRF KSLB
City Recife Storm Lake
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 1,488 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 42.600000, -95.240000

Recife (REC) to Storm Lake (SLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) in Storm Lake, United States is 8,298 kilometers (5,156 miles / 4,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 11:11 in Recife, it's 08:11 in Storm Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,455 feet between the two airports. Storm Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Storm Lake (SLB) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 117° (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 Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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