REC
Recife
Brazil
12,739 km
7,916 miles
TWA
Twin Hills
United States
Distance
12,739 km
7,916 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Recife
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC TWA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Twin Hills Airport
IATA Code REC TWA
ICAO Code SBRF KA63
City Recife Twin Hills
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Anchorage
Elevation 33 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 59.070000, -160.280000

Recife (REC) to Twin Hills (TWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Twin Hills Airport (TWA) in Twin Hills, United States is 12,739 kilometers (7,916 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 16:37 in Recife, it's 10:37 in Twin Hills. 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.

The return flight from Twin Hills (TWA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 63° (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 Twin Hills Airport (TWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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