ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
6,455 km
4,011 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,455 km
4,011 mi / 3,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/El_Salvador
Heading
109°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

ILS REC
Airport Name Ilopango International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ILS REC
ICAO Code MSSS SBRF
City San Salvador Recife
Country El Salvador Brazil
Timezone America/El_Salvador America/Recife
Elevation 2,021 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 13.700000, -89.120000 -8.130000, -34.920000

San Salvador (ILS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,455 kilometers (4,011 miles / 3,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 El Salvador with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:14 in San Salvador, it's 21:14 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,988 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Ilopango International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to San Salvador (ILS) follows a heading of 292° (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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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