PHO
Point Hope
United States
12,458 km
7,741 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,458 km
7,741 mi / 6,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Nome
Heading
53°
northeast

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PHO REC
Airport Name Point Hope Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PHO REC
ICAO Code PAPO SBRF
City Point Hope Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Nome America/Recife
Elevation 21 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 68.350000, -166.800000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Point Hope (PHO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Point Hope Airport (PHO) in Point Hope, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,458 kilometers (7,741 miles / 6,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 10:48 in Point Hope, it's 16:48 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 Point Hope (PHO) follows a heading of 343° (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 Point Hope Airport (PHO) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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