AXE
Xanxere
Brazil
2,780 km
1,727 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
2,780 km
1,727 mi / 1,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AXE REC
Airport Name Xanxere Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AXE REC
ICAO Code SSXX SBRF
City Xanxere Recife
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Recife
Elevation 2,986 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -26.880000, -52.370000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Xanxere (AXE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Xanxere Airport (AXE) in Xanxere, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 2,780 kilometers (1,727 miles / 1,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 14:00 in Xanxere, it's 14:00 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,953 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Xanxere Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Xanxere (AXE) follows a heading of 219° (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 Xanxere Airport (AXE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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