REC
Recife
Brazil
11,829 km
7,350 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
11,829 km
7,350 mi / 6,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Recife
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC WCR
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code REC WCR
ICAO Code SBRF PALR
City Recife Chandalar Lake
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Anchorage
Elevation 33 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 67.500000, -148.480000

Recife (REC) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 11,829 kilometers (7,350 miles / 6,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 01:04 in Recife, it's 19:04 in Chandalar Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,887 feet between the two airports. Chandalar Lake Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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