REC
Recife
Brazil
6,204 km
3,855 miles
VGO
Vigo
Spain
Distance
6,204 km
3,855 mi / 3,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VGO
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Vigo Airport
IATA Code REC VGO
ICAO Code SBRF LEVX
City Recife Vigo
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Madrid
Elevation 33 ft 856 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 42.230000, -8.630000

Recife (REC) to Vigo (VGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Vigo Airport (VGO) in Vigo, Spain is 6,204 kilometers (3,855 miles / 3,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 02:35 in Recife, it's 06:35 in Vigo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vigo (VGO) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Vigo Airport (VGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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