REC
Recife
Brazil
7,268 km
4,516 miles
SWS
Swansea
United Kingdom
Distance
7,268 km
4,516 mi / 3,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SWS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Swansea Airport
IATA Code REC SWS
ICAO Code SBRF EGFH
City Recife Swansea
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Recife Europe/London
Elevation 33 ft 299 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 51.610000, -4.070000

Recife (REC) to Swansea (SWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Swansea Airport (SWS) in Swansea, United Kingdom is 7,268 kilometers (4,516 miles / 3,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 23:58 in Recife, it's 02:58 in Swansea. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Swansea (SWS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 214° (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 Swansea Airport (SWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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