BIO
Bilbao
Spain
6,569 km
4,082 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,569 km
4,082 mi / 3,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BIO REC
Airport Name Bilbao Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BIO REC
ICAO Code LEBB SBRF
City Bilbao Recife
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Recife
Elevation 138 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bilbao (BIO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,569 kilometers (4,082 miles / 3,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 Spain 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 17:13 in Bilbao, it's 13:13 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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