REC
Recife
Brazil
8,174 km
5,079 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
8,174 km
5,079 mi / 4,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SCS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code REC SCS
ICAO Code SBRF EGPM
City Recife Shetland Islands
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Recife Europe/London
Elevation 33 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 60.430000, -1.300000

Recife (REC) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 8,174 kilometers (5,079 miles / 4,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 05:13 in Recife, it's 08:13 in Shetland Islands. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 215° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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