REC
Recife
Brazil
9,239 km
5,741 miles
VAA
Vaasa
Finland
Distance
9,239 km
5,741 mi / 4,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VAA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Vaasa Airport
IATA Code REC VAA
ICAO Code SBRF EFVA
City Recife Vaasa
Country Brazil Finland
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 33 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 63.050000, 21.760000

Recife (REC) to Vaasa (VAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Vaasa Airport (VAA) in Vaasa, Finland is 9,239 kilometers (5,741 miles / 4,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 12:52 in Recife, it's 17:52 in Vaasa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vaasa (VAA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 236° (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 Vaasa Airport (VAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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