ORK
Cork
Ireland
7,130 km
4,430 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,130 km
4,430 mi / 3,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ORK REC
Airport Name Cork Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ORK REC
ICAO Code EICK SBRF
City Cork Recife
Country Ireland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Recife
Elevation 502 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 51.840000, -8.490000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cork (ORK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cork Airport (ORK) in Cork, Ireland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,130 kilometers (4,430 miles / 3,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Ireland 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 22:06 in Cork, it's 19:06 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 Cork (ORK) follows a heading of 18° (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 Cork Airport (ORK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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