AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,703 km
4,786 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,703 km
4,786 mi / 4,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AMS REC
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AMS REC
ICAO Code EHAM SBRF
City Amsterdam Recife
Country Netherlands Brazil
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Recife
Elevation -11 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,703 kilometers (4,786 miles / 4,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Netherlands 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 20:19 in Amsterdam, it's 16:19 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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