LOU
Louisville
United States
7,354 km
4,569 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,354 km
4,569 mi / 3,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LOU REC
Airport Name Bowman Field Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LOU REC
ICAO Code KLOU SBRF
City Louisville Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 546 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.230000, -85.660000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Louisville (LOU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,354 kilometers (4,569 miles / 3,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 22:21 in Louisville, it's 00:21 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Louisville (LOU) follows a heading of 318° (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 Bowman Field (LOU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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