GCC
Gillette
United States
9,138 km
5,678 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,138 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GCC REC
Airport Name Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GCC REC
ICAO Code KGCC SBRF
City Gillette Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Recife
Elevation 4,365 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 44.350000, -105.540000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gillette (GCC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) in Gillette, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,138 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 16:43 in Gillette, it's 20:43 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 4,332 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Gillette (GCC) follows a heading of 317° (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 Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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