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Airport Comparison
Sao Paulo (CGH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 2,129 kilometers (1,323 miles / 1,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.
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 23:22 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:22 in Recife.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,598 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Congonhas Airport.
The return flight from Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo (CGH) 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 Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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