REC
Recife
Brazil
8,181 km
5,084 miles
WHS
Whalsay
United Kingdom
Distance
8,181 km
5,084 mi / 4,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC WHS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Whalsay Airport
IATA Code REC WHS
ICAO Code SBRF EGEH
City Recife Whalsay
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Recife Europe/London
Elevation 33 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 60.380000, -0.930000

Recife (REC) to Whalsay (WHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Whalsay Airport (WHS) in Whalsay, United Kingdom is 8,181 kilometers (5,084 miles / 4,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 01:00 in Recife, it's 04:00 in Whalsay. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Whalsay (WHS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 215° (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 Whalsay Airport (WHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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