BTR
Baton Rouge
United States
7,371 km
4,580 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,371 km
4,580 mi / 3,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
116°
east southeast

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BTR REC
Airport Name Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BTR REC
ICAO Code KBTR SBRF
City Baton Rouge Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 70 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.530000, -91.150000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Baton Rouge (BTR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (BTR) in Baton Rouge, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,371 kilometers (4,580 miles / 3,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 17:04 in Baton Rouge, it's 20:04 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 Baton Rouge (BTR) follows a heading of 309° (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 Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (BTR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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