BMI
Bloomington/Normal
United States
7,724 km
4,800 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,724 km
4,800 mi / 4,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BMI REC
Airport Name Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BMI REC
ICAO Code KBMI SBRF
City Bloomington/Normal Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 871 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.480000, -88.920000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) in Bloomington/Normal, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,724 kilometers (4,800 miles / 4,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 19:03 in Bloomington/Normal, it's 22:03 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 Bloomington/Normal (BMI) follows a heading of 319° (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 Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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