REC
Recife
Brazil
6,501 km
4,039 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
6,501 km
4,039 mi / 3,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC TPA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code REC TPA
ICAO Code SBRF KTPA
City Recife Tampa
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/New_York
Elevation 33 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 27.980000, -82.530000

Recife (REC) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 6,501 kilometers (4,039 miles / 3,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 00:09 in Recife, it's 22:09 in Tampa.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 121° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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