HZB
Merville/Calonne
France
7,465 km
4,638 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,465 km
4,638 mi / 4,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
221°
southwest

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HZB REC
Airport Name Merville-Calonne Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HZB REC
ICAO Code LFQT SBRF
City Merville/Calonne Recife
Country France Brazil
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Recife
Elevation 61 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 50.620000, 2.640000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Merville/Calonne (HZB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merville-Calonne Airport (HZB) in Merville/Calonne, France to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,465 kilometers (4,638 miles / 4,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 France 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 22:03 in Merville/Calonne, it's 18:03 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 Merville/Calonne (HZB) 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 Merville-Calonne Airport (HZB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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