PAM
Panama City
United States
6,873 km
4,271 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,873 km
4,271 mi / 3,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PAM REC
Airport Name Tyndall Afb Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PAM REC
ICAO Code KPAM SBRF
City Panama City Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 17 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.070000, -85.570000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Panama City (PAM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tyndall Afb Airport (PAM) in Panama City, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,873 kilometers (4,271 miles / 3,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 17:02 in Panama City, it's 19:02 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Panama City (PAM) follows a heading of 311° (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 Tyndall Afb Airport (PAM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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