REC
Recife
Brazil
7,116 km
4,421 miles
SEM
Selma
United States
Distance
7,116 km
4,421 mi / 3,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SEM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Craig Field
IATA Code REC SEM
ICAO Code SBRF KSEM
City Recife Selma
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 166 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 32.340000, -86.990000

Recife (REC) to Selma (SEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States is 7,116 kilometers (4,421 miles / 3,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 10:35 in Recife, it's 07:35 in Selma. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Selma (SEM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 120° (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 Craig Field (SEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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