JTR
Santorini Island
Greece
8,002 km
4,972 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,002 km
4,972 mi / 4,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
245°
west southwest

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JTR REC
Airport Name Santorini Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JTR REC
ICAO Code LGSR SBRF
City Santorini Island Recife
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Recife
Elevation 127 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 25.480000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Santorini Island (JTR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santorini Airport (JTR) in Santorini Island, Greece to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,002 kilometers (4,972 miles / 4,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Greece 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 15:59 in Santorini Island, it's 10:59 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 Santorini Island (JTR) follows a heading of 47° (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 Santorini Airport (JTR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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