REC
Recife
Brazil
7,435 km
4,620 miles
ZJI
Locarno Airport
Switzerland
Distance
7,435 km
4,620 mi / 4,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC ZJI
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Locarno Airport
IATA Code REC ZJI
ICAO Code SBRF LSZL
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Switzerland
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Zurich
Elevation 33 ft 650 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 46.160000, 8.880000

Recife (REC) to Locarno Airport (ZJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Locarno Airport (ZJI) in Locarno Airport, Switzerland is 7,435 kilometers (4,620 miles / 4,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Switzerland. 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 05:53 in Recife, it's 09:53 in Locarno Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Locarno Airport (ZJI) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 228° (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 Locarno Airport (ZJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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