ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
7,352 km
4,569 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,352 km
4,569 mi / 3,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
218°
southwest

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ESH REC
Airport Name Shoreham Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ESH REC
ICAO Code EGKA SBRF
City Brighton Recife
Country United Kingdom Brazil
Timezone Europe/London America/Recife
Elevation 7 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 50.840000, -0.300000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Brighton (ESH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,352 kilometers (4,569 miles / 3,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 United Kingdom 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 18:51 in Brighton, it's 15:51 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 Brighton (ESH) follows a heading of 23° (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 Shoreham Airport (ESH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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