# Distance from Puerto Iguazu (IGR) to Recife (REC)

> 2,848 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,848 km / 1,770 mi / 1,538 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 50° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 224° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Argentina) → Brazil
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 01:07 in Puerto Iguazu, it's 01:07 in Recife)
- **Elevation difference**: 883 ft (REC is lower than IGR)

## Airports

### [Cataratas Del Iguazu International Airport (IGR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/igr-puerto-iguazu-cataratas-del-iguazu-international-airport/1ef266df-9244-67de-b6ee-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
- ICAO: SARI
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Cordoba
- Coordinates: -25.740000, -54.470000
- Elevation: 916 ft

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Cataratas Del Iguazu International Airport (IGR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/igr-puerto-iguazu-cataratas-del-iguazu-international-airport/1ef266df-9244-67de-b6ee-06bb2780ed98)
- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)