AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
8,554 km
5,315 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,554 km
5,315 mi / 4,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKT REC
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AKT REC
ICAO Code LCRA SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Cyprus Brazil
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/Recife
Elevation 76 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 -8.130000, -34.920000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,554 kilometers (5,315 miles / 4,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Cyprus with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:25 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 14:25 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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