REC
Recife
Brazil
9,886 km
6,143 miles
TPH
Tonopah
United States
Distance
9,886 km
6,143 mi / 5,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC TPH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tonopah Airport
IATA Code REC TPH
ICAO Code SBRF KTPH
City Recife Tonopah
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 5,430 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 38.060000, -117.090000

Recife (REC) to Tonopah (TPH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tonopah Airport (TPH) in Tonopah, United States is 9,886 kilometers (6,143 miles / 5,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 11:36 in Recife, it's 06:36 in Tonopah. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,397 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tonopah (TPH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 101° (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 Tonopah Airport (TPH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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