FAO
Faro
Portugal
5,751 km
3,573 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,751 km
3,573 mi / 3,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
215°
southwest

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FAO REC
Airport Name Faro Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FAO REC
ICAO Code LPFR SBRF
City Faro Recife
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Recife
Elevation 24 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Faro (FAO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,751 kilometers (3,573 miles / 3,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Portugal 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 02:14 in Faro, it's 23:14 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 Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 27° (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 Faro Airport (FAO) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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