ASI
Ascension Island
SH
2,260 km
1,404 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
2,260 km
1,404 mi / 1,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

ASI REC
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ASI REC
ICAO Code FHAW SBRF
City Ascension Island Recife
Country SH Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena America/Recife
Elevation 278 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 2,260 kilometers (1,404 miles / 1,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting SH with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:39 in Ascension Island, it's 09:39 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 91° (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 RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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