REC
Recife
Brazil
9,680 km
6,015 miles
VGT
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
9,680 km
6,015 mi / 5,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC VGT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport North Las Vegas Airport
IATA Code REC VGT
ICAO Code SBRF KVGT
City Recife Las Vegas
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 2,205 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 36.210000, -115.190000

Recife (REC) to Las Vegas (VGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) in Las Vegas, United States is 9,680 kilometers (6,015 miles / 5,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 03:56 in Recife, it's 22:56 in Las Vegas. 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 2,172 feet between the two airports. North Las Vegas Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (VGT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 102° (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 North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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