BGJ
Borgarfjordur eystri
Iceland
8,372 km
5,202 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,372 km
5,202 mi / 4,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BGJ REC
Airport Name Borgarfjordur eystri Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BGJ REC
ICAO Code BIBF SBRF
City Borgarfjordur eystri Recife
Country Iceland Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Recife
Elevation 80 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 65.520000, -13.800000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) in Borgarfjordur eystri, Iceland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,372 kilometers (5,202 miles / 4,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 Iceland 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 00:53 in Borgarfjordur eystri, it's 21:53 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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