REC
Recife
Brazil
6,296 km
3,912 miles
TOJ
Madrid
Spain
Distance
6,296 km
3,912 mi / 3,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TOJ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Torrejon Airport
IATA Code REC TOJ
ICAO Code SBRF LETO
City Recife Madrid
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Madrid
Elevation 33 ft 2,026 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 40.500000, -3.450000

Recife (REC) to Madrid (TOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Torrejon Airport (TOJ) in Madrid, Spain is 6,296 kilometers (3,912 miles / 3,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 21:18 in Recife, it's 01:18 in Madrid. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,993 feet between the two airports. Torrejon Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (TOJ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 218° (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 Torrejon Airport (TOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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