ECN
Nicosia
Cyprus
8,619 km
5,355 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,619 km
5,355 mi / 4,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ECN REC
Airport Name Ercan International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ECN REC
ICAO Code LCEN SBRF
City Nicosia Recife
Country Cyprus Brazil
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/Recife
Elevation 404 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.150000, 33.500000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Nicosia (ECN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ercan International Airport (ECN) in Nicosia, Cyprus to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,619 kilometers (5,355 miles / 4,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Cyprus 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 19:54 in Nicosia, it's 14:54 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Nicosia (ECN) follows a heading of 51° (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 Ercan International Airport (ECN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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