PAO
Palo Alto
United States
10,311 km
6,407 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,311 km
6,407 mi / 5,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

PAO REC
Airport Name Palo Alto Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PAO REC
ICAO Code KPAO SBRF
City Palo Alto Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Recife
Elevation 7 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.460000, -122.120000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Palo Alto (PAO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,311 kilometers (6,407 miles / 5,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 15:34 in Palo Alto, it's 20:34 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Palo Alto (PAO) follows a heading of 307° (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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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