GLZ
Breda
Netherlands
7,650 km
4,754 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,650 km
4,754 mi / 4,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
223°
southwest

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GLZ REC
Airport Name Gilze Rijen Air Base Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GLZ REC
ICAO Code EHGR SBRF
City Breda Recife
Country Netherlands Brazil
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Recife
Elevation 49 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 51.570000, 4.930000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Breda (GLZ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) in Breda, Netherlands to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,650 kilometers (4,754 miles / 4,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Netherlands 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 00:24 in Breda, it's 20:24 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Breda (GLZ) follows a heading of 25° (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 Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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