ALF
Alta
Norway
9,719 km
6,039 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,719 km
6,039 mi / 5,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
237°
west southwest

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ALF REC
Airport Name Alta Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ALF REC
ICAO Code ENAT SBRF
City Alta Recife
Country Norway Brazil
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Recife
Elevation 9 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 69.980000, 23.370000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Alta (ALF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alta Airport (ALF) in Alta, Norway to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,719 kilometers (6,039 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Norway 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 12:06 in Alta, it's 08:06 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 Alta (ALF) follows a heading of 17° (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 Alta Airport (ALF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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