REC
Recife
Brazil
7,824 km
4,861 miles
TIA
Tirana
Albania
Distance
7,824 km
4,861 mi / 4,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TIA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
IATA Code REC TIA
ICAO Code SBRF LATI
City Recife Tirana
Country Brazil Albania
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Tirane
Elevation 33 ft 126 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 41.410000, 19.720000

Recife (REC) to Tirana (TIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) in Tirana, Albania is 7,824 kilometers (4,861 miles / 4,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Albania. 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 04:59 in Recife, it's 08:59 in Tirana. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tirana (TIA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 239° (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 Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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