HKV
Haskovo
Bulgaria
8,281 km
5,146 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,281 km
5,146 mi / 4,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
243°
west southwest

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HKV REC
Airport Name Uzundzhovo Air Base Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HKV REC
ICAO Code LBHS SBRF
City Haskovo Recife
Country Bulgaria Brazil
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Recife
Elevation 160 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, 25.590000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Haskovo (HKV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Uzundzhovo Air Base (HKV) in Haskovo, Bulgaria to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,281 kilometers (5,146 miles / 4,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Bulgaria 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 08:15 in Haskovo, it's 03:15 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Haskovo (HKV) follows a heading of 42° (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 Uzundzhovo Air Base (HKV) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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