REC
Recife
Brazil
11,709 km
7,276 miles
TKJ
Tok
United States
Distance
11,709 km
7,276 mi / 6,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Recife
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC TKJ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tok Junction Airport
IATA Code REC TKJ
ICAO Code SBRF PFTO
City Recife Tok
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Anchorage
Elevation 33 ft 1,643 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 63.330000, -142.950000

Recife (REC) to Tok (TKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tok Junction Airport (TKJ) in Tok, United States is 11,709 kilometers (7,276 miles / 6,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 12:38 in Recife, it's 06:38 in Tok. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,610 feet between the two airports. Tok Junction Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tok (TKJ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 77° (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 Tok Junction Airport (TKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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