AMW
Ames
United States
8,149 km
5,063 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,149 km
5,063 mi / 4,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AMW REC
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AMW REC
ICAO Code KAMW SBRF
City Ames Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 956 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ames (AMW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,149 kilometers (5,063 miles / 4,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 16:10 in Ames, it's 19:10 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 318° (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 Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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