REC
Recife
Brazil
8,040 km
4,996 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
8,040 km
4,996 mi / 4,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
26°
north northeast

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REC XFW
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code REC XFW
ICAO Code SBRF EDHI
City Recife Hamburg
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Berlin
Elevation 33 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 53.540000, 9.840000

Recife (REC) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 8,040 kilometers (4,996 miles / 4,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Germany. 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 04:24 in Recife, it's 08:24 in Hamburg. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hamburg (XFW) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 227° (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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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