REC
Recife
Brazil
9,944 km
6,179 miles
TSP
Tehachapi
United States
Distance
9,944 km
6,179 mi / 5,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC TSP
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tehachapi Municipal Airport
IATA Code REC TSP
ICAO Code SBRF KTSP
City Recife Tehachapi
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 4,001 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 35.130000, -118.440000

Recife (REC) to Tehachapi (TSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) in Tehachapi, United States is 9,944 kilometers (6,179 miles / 5,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 13:07 in Recife, it's 08:07 in Tehachapi. 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 3,968 feet between the two airports. Tehachapi Municipal Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tehachapi (TSP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 100° (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 Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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