GHV
Braşov
Romania
8,465 km
5,260 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,465 km
5,260 mi / 4,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GHV REC
Airport Name Braşov-Ghimbav International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GHV REC
ICAO Code LRBV SBRF
City Braşov Recife
Country Romania Brazil
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Recife
Elevation 127 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 45.710000, 25.520000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Braşov (GHV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Braşov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV) in Braşov, Romania to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,465 kilometers (5,260 miles / 4,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Romania 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 11:40 in Braşov, it's 06:40 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 Braşov (GHV) follows a heading of 39° (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 Braşov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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