GWY
Galway
Ireland
7,257 km
4,509 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,257 km
4,509 mi / 3,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GWY REC
Airport Name Galway Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GWY REC
ICAO Code EICM SBRF
City Galway Recife
Country Ireland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Recife
Elevation 81 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Galway (GWY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,257 kilometers (4,509 miles / 3,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Ireland 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 09:28 in Galway, it's 06:28 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 Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 17° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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