EGE
Eagle
United States
9,078 km
5,641 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,078 km
5,641 mi / 4,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EGE REC
Airport Name Eagle County Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EGE REC
ICAO Code KEGE SBRF
City Eagle Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Recife
Elevation 6,547 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 39.640000, -106.920000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Eagle (EGE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) in Eagle, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,078 kilometers (5,641 miles / 4,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 15:02 in Eagle, it's 19:02 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,514 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Eagle County Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Eagle (EGE) follows a heading of 312° (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 Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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