CIU
Sault Ste Marie
United States
7,784 km
4,837 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,784 km
4,837 mi / 4,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CIU REC
Airport Name Chippewa County International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CIU REC
ICAO Code KCIU SBRF
City Sault Ste Marie Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 799 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, -84.470000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,784 kilometers (4,837 miles / 4,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 09:16 in Sault Ste Marie, it's 11:16 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) follows a heading of 326° (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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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