ELI
Elim
United States
12,527 km
7,784 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,527 km
7,784 mi / 6,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ELI REC
Airport Name Elim Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ELI REC
ICAO Code PFEL SBRF
City Elim Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 162 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 64.610000, -162.270000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Elim (ELI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elim Airport (ELI) in Elim, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,527 kilometers (7,784 miles / 6,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 10:46 in Elim, it's 16:46 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 Elim (ELI) follows a heading of 338° (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 Elim Airport (ELI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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