REC
Recife
Brazil
4,396 km
2,732 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
4,396 km
2,732 mi / 2,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VDE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code REC VDE
ICAO Code SBRF GCHI
City Recife El Hierro Island
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Recife Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 33 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 27.810000, -17.890000

Recife (REC) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 4,396 kilometers (2,732 miles / 2,374 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 16:14 in Recife, it's 19:14 in El Hierro Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) 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 Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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