OTP
Bucharest
Romania
8,447 km
5,249 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,447 km
5,249 mi / 4,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

OTP REC
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code OTP REC
ICAO Code LROP SBRF
City Bucharest Recife
Country Romania Brazil
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Recife
Elevation 314 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bucharest (OTP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,447 kilometers (5,249 miles / 4,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Romania 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 10:27 in Bucharest, it's 05:27 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 Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 40° (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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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