CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
2,129 km
1,323 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
2,129 km
1,323 mi / 1,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CGH REC
Airport Name Congonhas Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CGH REC
ICAO Code SBSP SBRF
City Sao Paulo Recife
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Recife
Elevation 2,631 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -23.630000, -46.660000 -8.130000, -34.920000

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 09:52 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:52 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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