REC
Recife
Brazil
7,976 km
4,956 miles
SZL
Knob Noster
United States
Distance
7,976 km
4,956 mi / 4,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SZL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Whiteman Afb Airport
IATA Code REC SZL
ICAO Code SBRF KSZL
City Recife Knob Noster
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 871 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 38.730000, -93.550000

Recife (REC) to Knob Noster (SZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) in Knob Noster, United States is 7,976 kilometers (4,956 miles / 4,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 13:06 in Recife, it's 10:06 in Knob Noster. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Knob Noster (SZL) 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 Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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