REC
Recife
Brazil
4,479 km
2,783 miles
TFS
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
4,479 km
2,783 mi / 2,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TFS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tenerife South Airport
IATA Code REC TFS
ICAO Code SBRF GCTS
City Recife Tenerife Island
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Recife Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 33 ft 209 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 28.040000, -16.570000

Recife (REC) to Tenerife Island (TFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 4,479 kilometers (2,783 miles / 2,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 Spain. 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 22:44 in Recife, it's 01:44 in Tenerife Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tenerife Island (TFS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 209° (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 Tenerife South Airport (TFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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