CUE
Cuenca
Ecuador
4,908 km
3,050 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,908 km
3,050 mi / 2,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

CUE REC
Airport Name Mariscal Lamar Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CUE REC
ICAO Code SECU SBRF
City Cuenca Recife
Country Ecuador Brazil
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Recife
Elevation 8,306 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -2.890000, -78.980000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cuenca (CUE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) in Cuenca, Ecuador to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,908 kilometers (3,050 miles / 2,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:51 in Cuenca, it's 17:51 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,273 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Mariscal Lamar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Cuenca (CUE) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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