HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,054 km
5,004 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,054 km
5,004 mi / 4,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
227°
southwest

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HAM REC
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HAM REC
ICAO Code EDDH SBRF
City Hamburg Recife
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Recife
Elevation 53 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Hamburg (HAM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,054 kilometers (5,004 miles / 4,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Germany 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 06:54 in Hamburg, it's 02:54 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 26° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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