ALE
Alpine
United States
8,477 km
5,268 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,477 km
5,268 mi / 4,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ALE REC
Airport Name Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ALE REC
ICAO Code KE38 SBRF
City Alpine Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 4,514 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, -103.680000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Alpine (ALE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,477 kilometers (5,268 miles / 4,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 05:25 in Alpine, it's 08:25 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,481 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 304° (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 Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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