NTE
Nantes
France
6,970 km
4,331 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,970 km
4,331 mi / 3,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NTE REC
Airport Name Nantes Atlantique Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NTE REC
ICAO Code LFRS SBRF
City Nantes Recife
Country France Brazil
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Recife
Elevation 90 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 47.150000, -1.610000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Nantes (NTE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) in Nantes, France to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,970 kilometers (4,331 miles / 3,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 16:40 in Nantes, it's 12:40 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 Nantes (NTE) 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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