PIK
Glasgow
United Kingdom
7,611 km
4,730 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,611 km
4,730 mi / 4,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PIK REC
Airport Name Glasgow Prestwick Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PIK REC
ICAO Code EGPK SBRF
City Glasgow Recife
Country United Kingdom Brazil
Timezone Europe/London America/Recife
Elevation 65 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 55.510000, -4.590000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Glasgow (PIK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) in Glasgow, United Kingdom to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,611 kilometers (4,730 miles / 4,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 United Kingdom 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 21:55 in Glasgow, it's 18:55 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Glasgow (PIK) follows a heading of 18° (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 Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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