CHV
Chaves
Portugal
6,209 km
3,858 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,209 km
3,858 mi / 3,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
213°
south southwest

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CHV REC
Airport Name Chaves Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CHV REC
ICAO Code LPCH SBRF
City Chaves Recife
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.720000, -7.460000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Chaves (CHV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chaves Airport (CHV) in Chaves, Portugal to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,209 kilometers (3,858 miles / 3,353 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 08:56 in Chaves, it's 05:56 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 Chaves (CHV) 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 Chaves Airport (CHV) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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