AKP
Anaktuvuk Pass
United States
11,933 km
7,415 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,933 km
7,415 mi / 6,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKP REC
Airport Name Anaktuvuk Pass Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AKP REC
ICAO Code PAKP SBRF
City Anaktuvuk Pass Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 2,106 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 68.130000, -151.740000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) in Anaktuvuk Pass, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,933 kilometers (7,415 miles / 6,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 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 21:54 in Anaktuvuk Pass, it's 03:54 in Recife. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,073 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Anaktuvuk Pass Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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