FNC
Funchal
Portugal
4,930 km
3,064 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,930 km
3,064 mi / 2,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FNC REC
Airport Name Madeira Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FNC REC
ICAO Code LPMA SBRF
City Funchal Recife
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Recife
Elevation 192 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 32.700000, -16.770000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Funchal (FNC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal, Portugal to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,930 kilometers (3,064 miles / 2,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 15:52 in Funchal, it's 12:52 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 Funchal (FNC) follows a heading of 22° (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 Madeira Airport (FNC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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