REC
Recife
Brazil
8,012 km
4,978 miles
SKG
Thessaloniki
Greece
Distance
8,012 km
4,978 mi / 4,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SKG
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
IATA Code REC SKG
ICAO Code SBRF LGTS
City Recife Thessaloniki
Country Brazil Greece
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Athens
Elevation 33 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 40.520000, 22.970000

Recife (REC) to Thessaloniki (SKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece is 8,012 kilometers (4,978 miles / 4,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Greece. 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 01:10 in Recife, it's 06:10 in Thessaloniki. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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