HEI
Busum
Germany
8,042 km
4,997 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,042 km
4,997 mi / 4,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
226°
southwest

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HEI REC
Airport Name Heide-Busum Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HEI REC
ICAO Code EDXB SBRF
City Busum Recife
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Recife
Elevation 7 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 54.150000, 8.900000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Busum (HEI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,042 kilometers (4,997 miles / 4,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 18:18 in Busum, it's 14:18 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 Busum (HEI) follows a heading of 25° (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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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