REC
Recife
Brazil
6,993 km
4,345 miles
VJI
Abingdon
United States
Distance
6,993 km
4,345 mi / 3,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC VJI
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Virginia Highlands Airport
IATA Code REC VJI
ICAO Code SBRF KVJI
City Recife Abingdon
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/New_York
Elevation 33 ft 2,087 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 36.690000, -82.030000

Recife (REC) to Abingdon (VJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) in Abingdon, United States is 6,993 kilometers (4,345 miles / 3,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 21:28 in Recife, it's 19:28 in Abingdon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,054 feet between the two airports. Virginia Highlands Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Abingdon (VJI) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 125° (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 Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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