BEY
Beirut
Lebanon
8,744 km
5,433 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,744 km
5,433 mi / 4,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BEY REC
Airport Name Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BEY REC
ICAO Code OLBA SBRF
City Beirut Recife
Country Lebanon Brazil
Timezone Asia/Beirut America/Recife
Elevation 87 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.820000, 35.490000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Beirut (BEY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut, Lebanon to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,744 kilometers (5,433 miles / 4,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Lebanon with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:45 in Beirut, it's 07:45 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 Beirut (BEY) follows a heading of 53° (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 Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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