GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
10,492 km
6,520 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,492 km
6,520 mi / 5,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

GRF REC
Airport Name Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GRF REC
ICAO Code KGRF SBRF
City Fort Lewis/Tacoma Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Recife
Elevation 301 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 47.080000, -122.580000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,492 kilometers (6,520 miles / 5,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 13:18 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, it's 18:18 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) 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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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