CAK
Akron
United States
7,231 km
4,493 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,231 km
4,493 mi / 3,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CAK REC
Airport Name Akron-Canton Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CAK REC
ICAO Code KCAK SBRF
City Akron Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 1,226 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.920000, -81.440000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Akron (CAK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK) in Akron, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,231 kilometers (4,493 miles / 3,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 04:48 in Akron, it's 06:48 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,193 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Akron-Canton Regional Airport.

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

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