BBU
Bucharest
Romania
8,444 km
5,247 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,444 km
5,247 mi / 4,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BBU REC
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BBU REC
ICAO Code LRBS SBRF
City Bucharest Recife
Country Romania Brazil
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Recife
Elevation 297 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bucharest (BBU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,444 kilometers (5,247 miles / 4,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 Romania 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 19:57 in Bucharest, it's 14:57 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 Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 40° (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 Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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