REC
Recife
Brazil
9,315 km
5,788 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
9,315 km
5,788 mi / 5,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC VEL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code REC VEL
ICAO Code SBRF KVEL
City Recife Vernal
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Denver
Elevation 33 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 40.440000, -109.510000

Recife (REC) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 9,315 kilometers (5,788 miles / 5,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 14:48 in Recife, it's 10:48 in Vernal. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,241 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 106° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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