BJD
Bakkafjordur
Iceland
8,407 km
5,224 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,407 km
5,224 mi / 4,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BJD REC
Airport Name Bakkafjordur Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BJD REC
ICAO Code BIBK SBRF
City Bakkafjordur Recife
Country Iceland Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Recife
Elevation 14 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 66.020000, -14.820000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bakkafjordur (BJD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) in Bakkafjordur, Iceland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,407 kilometers (5,224 miles / 4,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 11:24 in Bakkafjordur, it's 08:24 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 Bakkafjordur (BJD) follows a heading of 8° (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 Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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