AKC
Akron
United States
7,242 km
4,500 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,242 km
4,500 mi / 3,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKC REC
Airport Name Akron Fulton International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AKC REC
ICAO Code KAKR SBRF
City Akron Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 1,067 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.040000, -81.470000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Akron (AKC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) in Akron, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,242 kilometers (4,500 miles / 3,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 22:23 in Akron, it's 00:23 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,034 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Akron Fulton International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Akron (AKC) follows a heading of 323° (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 Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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