REC
Recife
Brazil
4,483 km
2,786 miles
SPC
Sta Cruz de la Palma
Spain
Distance
4,483 km
2,786 mi / 2,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SPC
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport La Palma Airport
IATA Code REC SPC
ICAO Code SBRF GCLA
City Recife Sta Cruz de la Palma
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Recife Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 33 ft 107 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 28.630000, -17.760000

Recife (REC) to Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to La Palma Airport (SPC) in Sta Cruz de la Palma, Spain is 4,483 kilometers (2,786 miles / 2,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Spain. 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 16:15 in Recife, it's 19:15 in Sta Cruz de la Palma. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 207° (south 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 La Palma Airport (SPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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