AAL
Aalborg
Denmark
8,311 km
5,164 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,311 km
5,164 mi / 4,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
226°
southwest

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AAL REC
Airport Name Aalborg Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AAL REC
ICAO Code EKYT SBRF
City Aalborg Recife
Country Denmark Brazil
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/Recife
Elevation 10 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 57.090000, 9.850000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Aalborg (AAL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aalborg Airport (AAL) in Aalborg, Denmark to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,311 kilometers (5,164 miles / 4,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Denmark with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:28 in Aalborg, it's 19:28 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Aalborg (AAL) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Aalborg Airport (AAL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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