JHF
São Roque
Brazil
2,145 km
1,333 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
2,145 km
1,333 mi / 1,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JHF REC
Airport Name São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JHF REC
ICAO Code SBHJ SBRF
City São Roque Recife
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Recife
Elevation 2,549 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -23.430000, -47.170000 -8.130000, -34.920000

São Roque (JHF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (JHF) in São Roque, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 2,145 kilometers (1,333 miles / 1,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 06:00 in São Roque, it's 06:00 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,516 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to São Roque (JHF) follows a heading of 216° (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 São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (JHF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.