JUL
Juliaca
Peru
3,916 km
2,433 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,916 km
2,433 mi / 2,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Lima
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

JUL REC
Airport Name Inca Manco Capac International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JUL REC
ICAO Code SPJL SBRF
City Juliaca Recife
Country Peru Brazil
Timezone America/Lima America/Recife
Elevation 12,552 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -15.470000, -70.160000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Juliaca (JUL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL) in Juliaca, Peru to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,916 kilometers (2,433 miles / 2,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 an international route connecting Peru with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:56 in Juliaca, it's 23:56 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,519 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Inca Manco Capac International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Juliaca (JUL) follows a heading of 255° (west 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 Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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