GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
7,853 km
4,879 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,853 km
4,879 mi / 4,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRQ REC
Airport Name Eelde Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GRQ REC
ICAO Code EHGG SBRF
City Groningen Recife
Country Netherlands Brazil
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Recife
Elevation 17 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Groningen (GRQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,853 kilometers (4,879 miles / 4,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 03:09 in Groningen, it's 23:09 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 Groningen (GRQ) 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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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