REC
Recife
Brazil
5,794 km
3,600 miles
SIE
Sines Airport
Portugal
Distance
5,794 km
3,600 mi / 3,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SIE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sines Airport
IATA Code REC SIE
ICAO Code SBRF LPSI
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 37.940000, -8.820000

Recife (REC) to Sines Airport (SIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sines Airport (SIE) in Sines Airport, Portugal is 5,794 kilometers (3,600 miles / 3,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Portugal. 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 13:09 in Recife, it's 16:09 in Sines Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sines Airport (SIE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Sines Airport (SIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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