BMX
Big Mountain
United States
12,467 km
7,747 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,467 km
7,747 mi / 6,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BMX REC
Airport Name Big Mountain Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BMX REC
ICAO Code PABM SBRF
City Big Mountain Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 663 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 59.360000, -155.260000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Big Mountain (BMX) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Mountain Airport (BMX) in Big Mountain, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,467 kilometers (7,747 miles / 6,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 05:38 in Big Mountain, it's 11:38 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Big Mountain (BMX) follows a heading of 332° (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 Big Mountain Airport (BMX) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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