REC
Recife
Brazil
8,629 km
5,362 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
8,629 km
5,362 mi / 4,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TLV
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code REC TLV
ICAO Code SBRF LLBG
City Recife Tel Aviv
Country Brazil Israel
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 33 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 32.010000, 34.890000

Recife (REC) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 8,629 kilometers (5,362 miles / 4,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:17 in Recife, it's 01:17 in Tel Aviv. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 252° (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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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