REC
Recife
Brazil
9,924 km
6,166 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,924 km
6,166 mi / 5,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC WHP
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code REC WHP
ICAO Code SBRF KWHP
City Recife Los Angeles
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 34.260000, -118.410000

Recife (REC) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,924 kilometers (6,166 miles / 5,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 20:49 in Recife, it's 15:49 in Los Angeles. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (WHP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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