PRM
Portimao Airport
Portugal
5,733 km
3,562 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,733 km
3,562 mi / 3,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PRM REC
Airport Name Portimao Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PRM REC
ICAO Code LPPM SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Recife
Elevation 5 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.150000, -8.580000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Portimao Airport (PRM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portimao Airport (PRM) in Portimao Airport, Portugal to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,733 kilometers (3,562 miles / 3,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Portugal 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 18:37 in Portimao Airport, it's 15:37 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 Portimao Airport (PRM) follows a heading of 27° (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 Portimao Airport (PRM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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