FXE
Fort Lauderdale
United States
6,201 km
3,853 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,201 km
3,853 mi / 3,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FXE REC
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FXE REC
ICAO Code KFXE SBRF
City Fort Lauderdale Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 13 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 26.200000, -80.200000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Fort Lauderdale (FXE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,201 kilometers (3,853 miles / 3,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 07:27 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 09:27 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Fort Lauderdale (FXE) follows a heading of 310° (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 Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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