ETH
Eilat
Israel
8,552 km
5,314 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,552 km
5,314 mi / 4,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ETH REC
Airport Name Eilat Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ETH REC
ICAO Code LLET SBRF
City Eilat Recife
Country Israel Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem America/Recife
Elevation 42 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 29.560000, 34.960000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Eilat (ETH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eilat Airport (ETH) in Eilat, Israel to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,552 kilometers (5,314 miles / 4,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Israel with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:18 in Eilat, it's 06:18 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 Eilat (ETH) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Eilat Airport (ETH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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