GCM
Georgetown
KY
5,930 km
3,685 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,930 km
3,685 mi / 3,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Cayman
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GCM REC
Airport Name Owen Roberts International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GCM REC
ICAO Code MWCR SBRF
City Georgetown Recife
Country KY Brazil
Timezone America/Cayman America/Recife
Elevation 8 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 19.290000, -81.360000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Georgetown (GCM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,930 kilometers (3,685 miles / 3,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 KY 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 23:33 in Georgetown, it's 01:33 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Georgetown (GCM) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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