REC
Recife
Brazil
9,108 km
5,659 miles
VEX
Tioga
United States
Distance
9,108 km
5,659 mi / 4,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC VEX
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tioga Municipal Airport
IATA Code REC VEX
ICAO Code SBRF KD60
City Recife Tioga
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 2,271 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 48.380000, -102.900000

Recife (REC) to Tioga (VEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tioga Municipal Airport (VEX) in Tioga, United States is 9,108 kilometers (5,659 miles / 4,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 07:29 in Recife, it's 04:29 in Tioga. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,238 feet between the two airports. Tioga Municipal Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tioga (VEX) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 112° (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 Tioga Municipal Airport (VEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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