REC
Recife
Brazil
7,841 km
4,872 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
7,841 km
4,872 mi / 4,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
35°
northeast

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REC ZAG
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code REC ZAG
ICAO Code SBRF LDZA
City Recife Zagreb
Country Brazil Croatia
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 33 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 45.740000, 16.070000

Recife (REC) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 7,841 kilometers (4,872 miles / 4,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Croatia. 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 04:03 in Recife, it's 08:03 in Zagreb. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 235° (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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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