REC
Recife
Brazil
8,187 km
5,087 miles
RLG
Rostock
Germany
Distance
8,187 km
5,087 mi / 4,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC RLG
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Rostock-Laage Airport
IATA Code REC RLG
ICAO Code SBRF ETNL
City Recife Rostock
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Berlin
Elevation 33 ft 138 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 53.920000, 12.280000

Recife (REC) to Rostock (RLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) in Rostock, Germany is 8,187 kilometers (5,087 miles / 4,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:35 in Recife, it's 12:35 in Rostock. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rostock (RLG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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