EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,694 km
4,781 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,694 km
4,781 mi / 4,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
214°
south southwest

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EDI REC
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EDI REC
ICAO Code EGPH SBRF
City Edinburgh Recife
Country United Kingdom Brazil
Timezone Europe/London America/Recife
Elevation 135 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,694 kilometers (4,781 miles / 4,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 United Kingdom 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 11:43 in Edinburgh, it's 08:43 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 18° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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