# Distance from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Recife (REC)

> 8,254 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,254 km / 5,129 mi / 4,457 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 244° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Greece) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → South America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 08:01 in Alexandroupolis, it's 02:01 in Recife)
- **Elevation difference**: 9 ft (REC is higher than AXD)

## Airports

### [Dimokritos Airport (AXD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/axd-alexandroupolis-dimokritos-airport/1ef266df-4dd0-6620-b42b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alexandroupolis, Greece
- ICAO: LGAL
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 40.860000, 25.960000
- Elevation: 24 ft

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:01 in Alexandroupolis, it's 02:01 in Recife.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Dimokritos Airport (AXD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/axd-alexandroupolis-dimokritos-airport/1ef266df-4dd0-6620-b42b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)