EMP
Emporia
United States
8,162 km
5,072 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,162 km
5,072 mi / 4,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EMP REC
Airport Name Emporia Municipal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EMP REC
ICAO Code KEMP SBRF
City Emporia Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 1,208 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, -96.190000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Emporia (EMP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) in Emporia, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,162 kilometers (5,072 miles / 4,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 04:43 in Emporia, it's 07:43 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,175 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Emporia Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Emporia (EMP) follows a heading of 314° (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 Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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