FRC
Franca
Brazil
1,927 km
1,197 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
1,927 km
1,197 mi / 1,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FRC REC
Airport Name Franca Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FRC REC
ICAO Code SIMK SBRF
City Franca Recife
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Recife
Elevation 3,292 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -20.590000, -47.380000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Franca (FRC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Franca Airport (FRC) in Franca, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 1,927 kilometers (1,197 miles / 1,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 00:46 in Franca, it's 00:46 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,259 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Franca Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Franca (FRC) follows a heading of 223° (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 Franca Airport (FRC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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