REC
Recife
Brazil
10,274 km
6,384 miles
WVI
Watsonville
United States
Distance
10,274 km
6,384 mi / 5,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC WVI
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Watsonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code REC WVI
ICAO Code SBRF KWVI
City Recife Watsonville
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 163 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 36.940000, -121.790000

Recife (REC) to Watsonville (WVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) in Watsonville, United States is 10,274 kilometers (6,384 miles / 5,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 23:41 in Recife, it's 18:41 in Watsonville. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Watsonville (WVI) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 98° (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 Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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