BLQ
Bologna
Italy
7,461 km
4,636 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,461 km
4,636 mi / 4,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Rome
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BLQ REC
Airport Name Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BLQ REC
ICAO Code LIPE SBRF
City Bologna Recife
Country Italy Brazil
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Recife
Elevation 123 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 44.540000, 11.290000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bologna (BLQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ) in Bologna, Italy to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,461 kilometers (4,636 miles / 4,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Italy 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 13:55 in Bologna, it's 09:55 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 Bologna (BLQ) follows a heading of 34° (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 Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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