CLO
Cali
Colombia
4,778 km
2,969 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,778 km
2,969 mi / 2,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CLO REC
Airport Name Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CLO REC
ICAO Code SKCL SBRF
City Cali Recife
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Recife
Elevation 3,162 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 3.540000, -76.380000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cali (CLO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) in Cali, Colombia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,778 kilometers (2,969 miles / 2,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Colombia with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:14 in Cali, it's 04:14 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,129 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Cali (CLO) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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