REC
Recife
Brazil
6,541 km
4,065 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
6,541 km
4,065 mi / 3,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VIT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code REC VIT
ICAO Code SBRF LEVT
City Recife Alava
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Madrid
Elevation 33 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 42.880000, -2.720000

Recife (REC) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 6,541 kilometers (4,065 miles / 3,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 12:58 in Recife, it's 16:58 in Alava. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,649 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Alava (VIT) 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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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