REC
Recife
Brazil
8,563 km
5,321 miles
VDA
Eilat
Israel
Distance
8,563 km
5,321 mi / 4,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VDA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ovda International Airport
IATA Code REC VDA
ICAO Code SBRF LLOV
City Recife Eilat
Country Brazil Israel
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 33 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 29.940000, 34.940000

Recife (REC) to Eilat (VDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ovda International Airport (VDA) in Eilat, Israel is 8,563 kilometers (5,321 miles / 4,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in Recife, it's 14:34 in Eilat. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,459 feet between the two airports. Ovda International Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Eilat (VDA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 253° (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 Ovda International Airport (VDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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