CKU
Cordova
United States
11,923 km
7,408 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,923 km
7,408 mi / 6,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
76°
east northeast

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CKU REC
Airport Name Cordova Municipal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CKU REC
ICAO Code KCKU SBRF
City Cordova Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 59 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 60.540000, -145.730000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cordova (CKU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) in Cordova, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,923 kilometers (7,408 miles / 6,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 00:22 in Cordova, it's 06:22 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Cordova (CKU) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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