PTW
Pottstown
United States
6,803 km
4,227 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,803 km
4,227 mi / 3,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PTW REC
Airport Name Heritage Field Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PTW REC
ICAO Code KPTW SBRF
City Pottstown Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 308 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.240000, -75.560000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Pottstown (PTW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heritage Field (PTW) in Pottstown, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,803 kilometers (4,227 miles / 3,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 14:52 in Pottstown, it's 16:52 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Pottstown (PTW) follows a heading of 325° (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 Heritage Field (PTW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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