PVW
Plainview
United States
8,442 km
5,246 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,442 km
5,246 mi / 4,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PVW REC
Airport Name Hale County Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PVW REC
ICAO Code KPVW SBRF
City Plainview Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 3,374 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.170000, -101.720000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Plainview (PVW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hale County Airport (PVW) in Plainview, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,442 kilometers (5,246 miles / 4,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 19:27 in Plainview, it's 22:27 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,341 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Hale County Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Plainview (PVW) follows a heading of 308° (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 Hale County Airport (PVW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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