REC
Recife
Brazil
12,627 km
7,846 miles
ZNC
Nyac
United States
Distance
12,627 km
7,846 mi / 6,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Recife
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC ZNC
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Nyac Airport
IATA Code REC ZNC
ICAO Code SBRF KZNC
City Recife Nyac
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Anchorage
Elevation 33 ft 483 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 60.980000, -159.990000

Recife (REC) to Nyac (ZNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Nyac Airport (ZNC) in Nyac, United States is 12,627 kilometers (7,846 miles / 6,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 18:34 in Recife, it's 12:34 in Nyac. 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 Nyac (ZNC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 62° (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 Nyac Airport (ZNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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