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Airport Comparison
| GRU | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | REC |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | SBRF |
| City | Sao Paulo | Recife |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 2,101 kilometers (1,305 miles / 1,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, 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 15:27 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:27 in Recife.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,426 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) 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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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