AHN
Athens
United States
6,918 km
4,299 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,918 km
4,299 mi / 3,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AHN REC
Airport Name Athens/Ben Epps Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AHN REC
ICAO Code KAHN SBRF
City Athens Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 812 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.950000, -83.330000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Athens (AHN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN) in Athens, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,918 kilometers (4,299 miles / 3,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 09:12 in Athens, it's 11:12 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Athens (AHN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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