Distance From Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Falcone–Borsellino Airport, REC - PMO Distance

The distance from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) is 4445 miles or 7153 kilometers or 3860 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Recife ( Brazil ) to Palermo ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Recife and Palermo takes around 10 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport, Recife, Brazil to Falcone–Borsellino Airport, Palermo, Italy is 10 hours 13 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • REC - PMO

Kilometers		7153 km
Statute Miles		4445 miles
Nautical Miles		3860 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 13 minutes

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Falcone–Borsellino Airport Flight Route Map - REC to PMO Flight Path

Location of Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport & Falcone–Borsellino Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Recife to Palermo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Recife, Brazil and Palermo, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • REC - PMO

Time difference between Recife (Brazil) and Palermo (Italy) is 5 Hours.
Palermo time is 5 Hours ahead of Recife.

Location	Local Time
Recife (Brazil)	2026-07-27, 23:26:02 -03
Palermo (Italy)	2026-07-28, 04:26:02 CEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC / SBRF) Recife, Brazil

Destination

Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO / LICJ) Palermo, Italy