DHR
Den Helder
Netherlands
7,754 km
4,818 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,754 km
4,818 mi / 4,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DHR REC
Airport Name De Kooy Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DHR REC
ICAO Code EHKD SBRF
City Den Helder Recife
Country Netherlands Brazil
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Recife
Elevation 3 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 52.920000, 4.780000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Den Helder (DHR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from De Kooy Airport (DHR) in Den Helder, Netherlands to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,754 kilometers (4,818 miles / 4,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 Netherlands 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 00:04 in Den Helder, it's 20:04 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 Den Helder (DHR) follows a heading of 24° (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 De Kooy Airport (DHR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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