ORU
Oruro
Bolivia
3,644 km
2,264 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,644 km
2,264 mi / 1,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/La_Paz
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ORU REC
Airport Name Juan Mendoza Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ORU REC
ICAO Code SLOR SBRF
City Oruro Recife
Country Bolivia Brazil
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Recife
Elevation 12,152 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -17.960000, -67.080000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Oruro (ORU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) in Oruro, Bolivia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,644 kilometers (2,264 miles / 1,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Bolivia with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Oruro, it's 11:04 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,119 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Juan Mendoza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Oruro (ORU) follows a heading of 249° (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 Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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