FUE
Fuerteventura Island
Spain
4,654 km
2,892 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,654 km
2,892 mi / 2,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FUE REC
Airport Name Fuerteventura Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FUE REC
ICAO Code GCFV SBRF
City Fuerteventura Island Recife
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Canary America/Recife
Elevation 85 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.450000, -13.860000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Fuerteventura Island (FUE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) in Fuerteventura Island, Spain to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,654 kilometers (2,892 miles / 2,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Spain 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 20:42 in Fuerteventura Island, it's 17:42 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 Fuerteventura Island (FUE) 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 Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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