REC
Recife
Brazil
7,706 km
4,789 miles
ZTH
Zakynthos Island
Greece
Distance
7,706 km
4,789 mi / 4,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC ZTH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Dionysios Solomos Airport
IATA Code REC ZTH
ICAO Code SBRF LGZA
City Recife Zakynthos Island
Country Brazil Greece
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Athens
Elevation 33 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 37.750000, 20.880000

Recife (REC) to Zakynthos Island (ZTH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Dionysios Solomos Airport (ZTH) in Zakynthos Island, Greece is 7,706 kilometers (4,789 miles / 4,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Greece. 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 20:36 in Recife, it's 01:36 in Zakynthos Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zakynthos Island (ZTH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 241° (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 Dionysios Solomos Airport (ZTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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