REC
Recife
Brazil
10,323 km
6,415 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
10,323 km
6,415 mi / 5,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SQL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code REC SQL
ICAO Code SBRF KSQL
City Recife San Carlos
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 37.510000, -122.250000

Recife (REC) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 10,323 kilometers (6,415 miles / 5,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 10:15 in Recife, it's 05:15 in San Carlos. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Carlos (SQL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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