REC
Recife
Brazil
8,395 km
5,216 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
8,395 km
5,216 mi / 4,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC RSL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code REC RSL
ICAO Code SBRF KRSL
City Recife Russell
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 38.870000, -98.810000

Recife (REC) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 8,395 kilometers (5,216 miles / 4,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:42 in Recife, it's 20:42 in Russell. 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 1,831 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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