IBE
Ibague
Colombia
4,673 km
2,904 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,673 km
2,904 mi / 2,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IBE REC
Airport Name Perales Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IBE REC
ICAO Code SKIB SBRF
City Ibague Recife
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Recife
Elevation 2,999 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 4.420000, -75.130000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ibague (IBE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perales Airport (IBE) in Ibague, Colombia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,673 kilometers (2,904 miles / 2,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 06:24 in Ibague, it's 08:24 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,966 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Perales Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ibague (IBE) follows a heading of 286° (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 Perales Airport (IBE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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