REC
Recife
Brazil
12,379 km
7,692 miles
WTK
Noatak
United States
Distance
12,379 km
7,692 mi / 6,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Recife
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC WTK
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Noatak Airport
IATA Code REC WTK
ICAO Code SBRF PAWN
City Recife Noatak
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Anchorage
Elevation 33 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 67.560000, -162.980000

Recife (REC) to Noatak (WTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Noatak Airport (WTK) in Noatak, United States is 12,379 kilometers (7,692 miles / 6,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 08:51 in Recife, it's 02:51 in Noatak. 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 Noatak (WTK) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 57° (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 Noatak Airport (WTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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