CER
Cherbourg/Maupertus
France
7,197 km
4,472 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,197 km
4,472 mi / 3,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CER REC
Airport Name Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CER REC
ICAO Code LFRC SBRF
City Cherbourg/Maupertus Recife
Country France Brazil
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Recife
Elevation 459 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 49.650000, -1.470000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cherbourg/Maupertus (CER) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport (CER) in Cherbourg/Maupertus, France to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,197 kilometers (4,472 miles / 3,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 France 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 01:03 in Cherbourg/Maupertus, it's 21:03 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 Cherbourg/Maupertus (CER) follows a heading of 23° (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 Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport (CER) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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