PDV
Plovdiv
Bulgaria
8,231 km
5,115 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,231 km
5,115 mi / 4,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PDV REC
Airport Name Plovdiv International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PDV REC
ICAO Code LBPD SBRF
City Plovdiv Recife
Country Bulgaria Brazil
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Recife
Elevation 597 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.070000, 24.850000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Plovdiv (PDV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,231 kilometers (5,115 miles / 4,444 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 Bulgaria 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 14:40 in Plovdiv, it's 09:40 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 Plovdiv (PDV) follows a heading of 42° (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 Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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