ABY
Albany
United States
6,843 km
4,252 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,843 km
4,252 mi / 3,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABY REC
Airport Name Southwest Georgia Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ABY REC
ICAO Code KABY SBRF
City Albany Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 196 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 31.540000, -84.190000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Albany (ABY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) in Albany, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,843 kilometers (4,252 miles / 3,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:40 in Albany, it's 22:40 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Albany (ABY) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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