CGN
Cologne
Germany
7,701 km
4,785 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,701 km
4,785 mi / 4,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CGN REC
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CGN REC
ICAO Code EDDK SBRF
City Cologne Recife
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Recife
Elevation 302 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cologne (CGN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,701 kilometers (4,785 miles / 4,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Germany 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 11:26 in Cologne, it's 07:26 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 Cologne (CGN) 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 Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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