OST
Ostend
Belgium
7,524 km
4,675 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,524 km
4,675 mi / 4,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

OST REC
Airport Name Ostend-Bruges International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code OST REC
ICAO Code EBOS SBRF
City Ostend Recife
Country Belgium Brazil
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Recife
Elevation 13 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 51.200000, 2.860000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ostend (OST) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) in Ostend, Belgium to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,524 kilometers (4,675 miles / 4,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Belgium 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 13:30 in Ostend, it's 09:30 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 Ostend (OST) 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 Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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