REC
Recife
Brazil
7,467 km
4,639 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,467 km
4,639 mi / 4,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC STN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code REC STN
ICAO Code SBRF EGSS
City Recife London
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Recife Europe/London
Elevation 33 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 51.880000, 0.240000

Recife (REC) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 7,467 kilometers (4,639 miles / 4,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 04:05 in Recife, it's 07:05 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (STN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 218° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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