REC
Recife
Brazil
8,331 km
5,177 miles
RTL
Spirit Lake
United States
Distance
8,331 km
5,177 mi / 4,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC RTL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Spirit Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code REC RTL
ICAO Code SBRF K0F3
City Recife Spirit Lake
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 1,434 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 43.390000, -95.140000

Recife (REC) to Spirit Lake (RTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States is 8,331 kilometers (5,177 miles / 4,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 07:39 in Recife, it's 04:39 in Spirit Lake. 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 1,401 feet between the two airports. Spirit Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Spirit Lake (RTL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 117° (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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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