REC
Recife
Brazil
7,253 km
4,507 miles
SYI
Shelbyville
United States
Distance
7,253 km
4,507 mi / 3,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SYI
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport
IATA Code REC SYI
ICAO Code SBRF KSYI
City Recife Shelbyville
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 800 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 35.600000, -86.400000

Recife (REC) to Shelbyville (SYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) in Shelbyville, United States is 7,253 kilometers (4,507 miles / 3,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 14:43 in Recife, it's 11:43 in Shelbyville. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shelbyville (SYI) 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 Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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