FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
7,708 km
4,789 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,708 km
4,789 mi / 4,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
227°
southwest

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FRA REC
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FRA REC
ICAO Code EDDF SBRF
City Frankfurt am Main Recife
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Recife
Elevation 364 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,708 kilometers (4,789 miles / 4,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Germany 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 11:12 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 07:12 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 28° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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