ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
8,476 km
5,267 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,476 km
5,267 mi / 4,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ISL REC
Airport Name Ataturk International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ISL REC
ICAO Code LTBA SBRF
City Istanbul Recife
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Recife
Elevation 163 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.980000, 28.810000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Istanbul (ISL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,476 kilometers (5,267 miles / 4,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Turkey with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:48 in Istanbul, it's 08:48 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Istanbul (ISL) follows a heading of 44° (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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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