REC
Recife
Brazil
7,356 km
4,571 miles
SDF
Louisville
United States
Distance
7,356 km
4,571 mi / 3,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SDF
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA Code REC SDF
ICAO Code SBRF KSDF
City Recife Louisville
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Kentucky/Louisville
Elevation 33 ft 501 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 38.170000, -85.740000

Recife (REC) to Louisville (SDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, United States is 7,356 kilometers (4,571 miles / 3,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 17:34 in Recife, it's 15:34 in Louisville.

The return flight from Louisville (SDF) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 123° (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 Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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