QCY
Coningsby
United Kingdom
7,556 km
4,695 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,556 km
4,695 mi / 4,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

QCY REC
Airport Name RAF Coningsby Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code QCY REC
ICAO Code EGXC SBRF
City Coningsby Recife
Country United Kingdom Brazil
Timezone Europe/London America/Recife
Elevation 25 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 53.090000, -0.170000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Coningsby (QCY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Coningsby (QCY) in Coningsby, United Kingdom to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,556 kilometers (4,695 miles / 4,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 United Kingdom 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 05:21 in Coningsby, it's 02:21 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 Coningsby (QCY) follows a heading of 22° (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 RAF Coningsby (QCY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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