PML
Cold Bay
United States
12,908 km
8,021 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,908 km
8,021 mi / 6,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PML REC
Airport Name Port Moller Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PML REC
ICAO Code PAAL SBRF
City Cold Bay Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 20 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 56.010000, -160.560000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cold Bay (PML) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Moller Airport (PML) in Cold Bay, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,908 kilometers (8,021 miles / 6,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 09:23 in Cold Bay, it's 15:23 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 Cold Bay (PML) follows a heading of 330° (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 Moller Airport (PML) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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