BJI
Bemidji
United States
8,529 km
5,300 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,529 km
5,300 mi / 4,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BJI REC
Airport Name Bemidji Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BJI REC
ICAO Code KBJI SBRF
City Bemidji Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 1,391 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 47.510000, -94.930000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bemidji (BJI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) in Bemidji, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,529 kilometers (5,300 miles / 4,605 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 00:34 in Bemidji, it's 03:34 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 1,358 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Bemidji Regional Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bemidji (BJI) 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 Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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