EGS
Egilsstadir
Iceland
8,337 km
5,180 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,337 km
5,180 mi / 4,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

EGS REC
Airport Name Egilsstadir Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EGS REC
ICAO Code BIEG SBRF
City Egilsstadir Recife
Country Iceland Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Recife
Elevation 76 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 65.280000, -14.400000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Egilsstadir (EGS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) in Egilsstadir, Iceland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,337 kilometers (5,180 miles / 4,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 Iceland 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 18:43 in Egilsstadir, it's 15:43 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 Egilsstadir (EGS) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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