JLA
Cooper Landing
United States
12,134 km
7,540 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,134 km
7,540 mi / 6,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JLA REC
Airport Name Quartz Creek Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JLA REC
ICAO Code KJLA SBRF
City Cooper Landing Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 466 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 60.480000, -149.720000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cooper Landing (JLA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) in Cooper Landing, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,134 kilometers (7,540 miles / 6,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 15:03 in Cooper Landing, it's 21:03 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Cooper Landing (JLA) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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