CTA
Catania
Italy
7,252 km
4,506 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,252 km
4,506 mi / 3,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Rome
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTA REC
Airport Name Catania / Fontanarossa Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CTA REC
ICAO Code LICC SBRF
City Catania Recife
Country Italy Brazil
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Recife
Elevation 39 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 15.070000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Catania (CTA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,252 kilometers (4,506 miles / 3,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Italy 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 13:38 in Catania, it's 09:38 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 Catania (CTA) follows a heading of 42° (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 Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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