GSE
Gothenburg
Sweden
8,451 km
5,251 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,451 km
5,251 mi / 4,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GSE REC
Airport Name Gothenburg City Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GSE REC
ICAO Code ESGP SBRF
City Gothenburg Recife
Country Sweden Brazil
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Recife
Elevation 59 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 57.770000, 11.870000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gothenburg (GSE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) in Gothenburg, Sweden to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,451 kilometers (5,251 miles / 4,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Sweden 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 16:03 in Gothenburg, it's 12:03 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 Gothenburg (GSE) follows a heading of 24° (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 Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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