REC
Recife
Brazil
7,743 km
4,811 miles
SPI
Springfield
United States
Distance
7,743 km
4,811 mi / 4,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SPI
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
IATA Code REC SPI
ICAO Code SBRF KSPI
City Recife Springfield
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 598 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 39.840000, -89.680000

Recife (REC) to Springfield (SPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, United States is 7,743 kilometers (4,811 miles / 4,181 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 18:09 in Recife, it's 15:09 in Springfield. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Springfield (SPI) 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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