Airport Comparison
| PNZ | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Senador Nilo Coelho Airport | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | PNZ | REC |
| ICAO Code | SBPL | SBRF |
| City | Petrolina | Recife |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Bahia | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -9.360000, -40.570000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Petrolina (PNZ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 636 kilometers (395 miles / 343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 05:46 in Petrolina, it's 05:46 in Recife.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,230 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Senador Nilo Coelho Airport.
The return flight from Recife (REC) to Petrolina (PNZ) follows a heading of 257° (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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.