CHS
Charleston
United States
6,600 km
4,101 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,600 km
4,101 mi / 3,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHS REC
Airport Name Charleston Afb/International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CHS REC
ICAO Code KCHS SBRF
City Charleston Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 46 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -80.040000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Charleston (CHS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) in Charleston, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,600 kilometers (4,101 miles / 3,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 19:01 in Charleston, it's 21:01 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Charleston (CHS) follows a heading of 316° (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 Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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