PBI
West Palm Beach
United States
6,221 km
3,865 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,221 km
3,865 mi / 3,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PBI REC
Airport Name Palm Beach International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PBI REC
ICAO Code KPBI SBRF
City West Palm Beach Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 20 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 26.680000, -80.100000 -8.130000, -34.920000

West Palm Beach (PBI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in West Palm Beach, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,221 kilometers (3,865 miles / 3,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 09:15 in West Palm Beach, it's 11:15 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to West Palm Beach (PBI) follows a heading of 310° (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 Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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