REC
Recife
Brazil
8,981 km
5,581 miles
URE
Kuressaare
Estonia
Distance
8,981 km
5,581 mi / 4,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC URE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Kuressaare Airport
IATA Code REC URE
ICAO Code SBRF EEKE
City Recife Kuressaare
Country Brazil Estonia
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Tallinn
Elevation 33 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 58.230000, 22.510000

Recife (REC) to Kuressaare (URE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Kuressaare Airport (URE) in Kuressaare, Estonia is 8,981 kilometers (5,581 miles / 4,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Estonia. 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 19:00 in Recife, it's 00:00 in Kuressaare. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuressaare (URE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 238° (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 Kuressaare Airport (URE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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