REC
Recife
Brazil
9,106 km
5,658 miles
TKU
Turku
Finland
Distance
9,106 km
5,658 mi / 4,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
25°
north northeast

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REC TKU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Turku Airport
IATA Code REC TKU
ICAO Code SBRF EFTU
City Recife Turku
Country Brazil Finland
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 33 ft 161 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 60.510000, 22.260000

Recife (REC) to Turku (TKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Turku Airport (TKU) in Turku, Finland is 9,106 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Finland. 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 13:23 in Recife, it's 18:23 in Turku. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Turku (TKU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Turku Airport (TKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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