PDL
Ponta Delgada
Portugal
5,190 km
3,225 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,190 km
3,225 mi / 2,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
193°
south southwest

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PDL REC
Airport Name Joao Paulo II Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PDL REC
ICAO Code LPPD SBRF
City Ponta Delgada Recife
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Azores America/Recife
Elevation 259 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.740000, -25.700000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,190 kilometers (3,225 miles / 2,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 Portugal 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 10:50 in Ponta Delgada, it's 08:50 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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