GRX
Granada
Spain
5,991 km
3,723 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,991 km
3,723 mi / 3,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
219°
southwest

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GRX REC
Airport Name Federico Garcia Lorca Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GRX REC
ICAO Code LEGR SBRF
City Granada Recife
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Recife
Elevation 1,860 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.190000, -3.780000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Granada (GRX) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) in Granada, Spain to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,991 kilometers (3,723 miles / 3,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 14:41 in Granada, it's 10:41 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,827 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Federico Garcia Lorca Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Granada (GRX) follows a heading of 31° (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 Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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