REC
Recife
Brazil
9,856 km
6,124 miles
XSD
Tonopah
United States
Distance
9,856 km
6,124 mi / 5,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC XSD
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tonopah Test Range
IATA Code REC XSD
ICAO Code SBRF KTNX
City Recife Tonopah
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 5,550 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 37.800000, -116.800000

Recife (REC) to Tonopah (XSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tonopah Test Range (XSD) in Tonopah, United States is 9,856 kilometers (6,124 miles / 5,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 14:12 in Recife, it's 09:12 in Tonopah. 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 5,517 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Test Range sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tonopah (XSD) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 101° (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 Tonopah Test Range (XSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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