REC
Recife
Brazil
7,430 km
4,617 miles
ZHI
Grenchen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
7,430 km
4,617 mi / 4,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC ZHI
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Grenchen Airport
IATA Code REC ZHI
ICAO Code SBRF LSZG
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Switzerland
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Zurich
Elevation 33 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 47.180000, 7.420000

Recife (REC) to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) in Grenchen Airport, Switzerland is 7,430 kilometers (4,617 miles / 4,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Switzerland. 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 18:38 in Recife, it's 22:38 in Grenchen Airport. 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 1,378 feet between the two airports. Grenchen Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Grenchen Airport (ZHI) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 226° (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 Grenchen Airport (ZHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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