CAT
Cascais Airport
Portugal
5,842 km
3,630 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,842 km
3,630 mi / 3,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CAT REC
Airport Name Cascais Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CAT REC
ICAO Code LPCS SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Recife
Elevation 325 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.730000, -9.360000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cascais Airport (CAT) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cascais Airport (CAT) in Cascais Airport, Portugal to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,842 kilometers (3,630 miles / 3,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Portugal 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 22:42 in Cascais Airport, it's 19:42 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 Cascais Airport (CAT) follows a heading of 25° (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 Cascais Airport (CAT) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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