IOA
Ioannina
Greece
7,808 km
4,852 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,808 km
4,852 mi / 4,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IOA REC
Airport Name Ioannina Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IOA REC
ICAO Code LGIO SBRF
City Ioannina Recife
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Recife
Elevation 1,558 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 39.700000, 20.820000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ioannina (IOA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ioannina Airport (IOA) in Ioannina, Greece to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,808 kilometers (4,852 miles / 4,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Greece 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 18:36 in Ioannina, it's 13:36 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,525 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Ioannina Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ioannina (IOA) follows a heading of 43° (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 Ioannina Airport (IOA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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