BWG
Bowling Green
United States
7,334 km
4,557 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,334 km
4,557 mi / 3,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BWG REC
Airport Name Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BWG REC
ICAO Code KBWG SBRF
City Bowling Green Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 547 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.960000, -86.420000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bowling Green (BWG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) in Bowling Green, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,334 kilometers (4,557 miles / 3,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 01:30 in Bowling Green, it's 04:30 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 Bowling Green (BWG) follows a heading of 317° (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 Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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