NBW
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Cuba
5,400 km
3,355 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,400 km
3,355 mi / 2,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Havana
Heading
121°
east southeast

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NBW REC
Airport Name Leeward Point Field Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NBW REC
ICAO Code MUGM SBRF
City Guantanamo Bay Naval Station Recife
Country Cuba Brazil
Timezone America/Havana America/Recife
Elevation 56 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 19.910000, -75.210000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,400 kilometers (3,355 miles / 2,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Cuba 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 06:02 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, it's 08:02 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) follows a heading of 306° (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 Leeward Point Field (NBW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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