PGM
Port Graham
United States
12,286 km
7,634 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,286 km
7,634 mi / 6,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PGM REC
Airport Name Port Graham Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PGM REC
ICAO Code KPGM SBRF
City Port Graham Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 93 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 59.350000, -151.830000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Port Graham (PGM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Graham Airport (PGM) in Port Graham, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,286 kilometers (7,634 miles / 6,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 02:15 in Port Graham, it's 08:15 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Port Graham (PGM) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Port Graham Airport (PGM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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