REC
Recife
Brazil
7,659 km
4,759 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
7,659 km
4,759 mi / 4,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC RTM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code REC RTM
ICAO Code SBRF EHRD
City Recife Rotterdam
Country Brazil Netherlands
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 33 ft -15 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 51.960000, 4.440000

Recife (REC) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 7,659 kilometers (4,759 miles / 4,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Brazil with Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:15 in Recife, it's 21:15 in Rotterdam. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rotterdam (RTM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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