REC
Recife
Brazil
9,104 km
5,657 miles
SBS
Steamboat Springs
United States
Distance
9,104 km
5,657 mi / 4,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SBS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field
IATA Code REC SBS
ICAO Code SBRF KSBS
City Recife Steamboat Springs
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Denver
Elevation 33 ft 6,882 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 40.520000, -106.870000

Recife (REC) to Steamboat Springs (SBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS) in Steamboat Springs, United States is 9,104 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 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 20:12 in Recife, it's 16:12 in Steamboat Springs. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,849 feet between the two airports. Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Steamboat Springs (SBS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 108° (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 Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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