REC
Recife
Brazil
8,429 km
5,237 miles
TGM
Targu Mures
Romania
Distance
8,429 km
5,237 mi / 4,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TGM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport
IATA Code REC TGM
ICAO Code SBRF LRTM
City Recife Targu Mures
Country Brazil Romania
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 33 ft 963 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 46.470000, 24.410000

Recife (REC) to Targu Mures (TGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport (TGM) in Targu Mures, Romania is 8,429 kilometers (5,237 miles / 4,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Romania. 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 18:48 in Recife, it's 23:48 in Targu Mures. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Targu Mures (TGM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 241° (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 Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport (TGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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