AXD
Alexandroupolis
Greece
8,254 km
5,129 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,254 km
5,129 mi / 4,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
244°
west southwest

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AXD REC
Airport Name Dimokritos Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AXD REC
ICAO Code LGAL SBRF
City Alexandroupolis Recife
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Recife
Elevation 24 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.860000, 25.960000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dimokritos Airport (AXD) in Alexandroupolis, Greece to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,254 kilometers (5,129 miles / 4,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 13:02 in Alexandroupolis, it's 08:02 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 Alexandroupolis (AXD) follows a heading of 43° (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 Dimokritos Airport (AXD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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