ATH
Athens
Greece
7,954 km
4,942 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,954 km
4,942 mi / 4,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ATH REC
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ATH REC
ICAO Code LGAV SBRF
City Athens Recife
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Recife
Elevation 308 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Athens (ATH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,954 kilometers (4,942 miles / 4,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Greece 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 10:29 in Athens, it's 05:29 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 45° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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