GRR
Grand Rapids
United States
7,633 km
4,743 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,633 km
4,743 mi / 4,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRR REC
Airport Name Gerald R Ford International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GRR REC
ICAO Code KGRR SBRF
City Grand Rapids Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 794 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.880000, -85.520000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Grand Rapids (GRR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gerald R Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,633 kilometers (4,743 miles / 4,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 15:53 in Grand Rapids, it's 17:53 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Grand Rapids (GRR) follows a heading of 323° (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 Gerald R Ford International Airport (GRR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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