OLU
Columbus
United States
8,398 km
5,218 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,398 km
5,218 mi / 4,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

OLU REC
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code OLU REC
ICAO Code KOLU SBRF
City Columbus Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 1,447 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.450000, -97.340000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Columbus (OLU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,398 kilometers (5,218 miles / 4,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 14:56 in Columbus, it's 17:56 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,414 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Columbus Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Columbus (OLU) 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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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