GMZ
Alajero
Spain
4,449 km
2,764 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,449 km
2,764 mi / 2,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
208°
south southwest

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GMZ REC
Airport Name La Gomera Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GMZ REC
ICAO Code GCGM SBRF
City Alajero Recife
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Canary America/Recife
Elevation 716 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.030000, -17.210000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Alajero (GMZ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Gomera Airport (GMZ) in Alajero, Spain to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,449 kilometers (2,764 miles / 2,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Spain 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 01:53 in Alajero, it's 22:53 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 Alajero (GMZ) 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 La Gomera Airport (GMZ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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