DET
Detroit
United States
7,435 km
4,620 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,435 km
4,620 mi / 4,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Detroit
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DET REC
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DET REC
ICAO Code KDET SBRF
City Detroit Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Detroit America/Recife
Elevation 626 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Detroit (DET) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,435 kilometers (4,620 miles / 4,015 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 16:21 in Detroit, it's 18:21 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Detroit (DET) 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 Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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