FLI
Flateyri
Iceland
8,297 km
5,156 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,297 km
5,156 mi / 4,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FLI REC
Airport Name Holt Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FLI REC
ICAO Code BIHT SBRF
City Flateyri Recife
Country Iceland Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Recife
Elevation 10 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 66.010000, -23.440000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Flateyri (FLI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Holt Airport (FLI) in Flateyri, Iceland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,297 kilometers (5,156 miles / 4,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Iceland 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 18:35 in Flateyri, it's 15:35 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 Flateyri (FLI) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Holt Airport (FLI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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