REC
Recife
Brazil
13,357 km
8,300 miles
STG
St George
United States
Distance
13,357 km
8,300 mi / 7,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Recife
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC STG
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport St George Airport
IATA Code REC STG
ICAO Code SBRF PAPB
City Recife St George
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Anchorage
Elevation 33 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 56.580000, -169.660000

Recife (REC) to St George (STG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to St George Airport (STG) in St George, United States is 13,357 kilometers (8,300 miles / 7,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 22:16 in Recife, it's 16:16 in St George. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from St George (STG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). 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 St George Airport (STG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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