POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
4,984 km
3,097 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,984 km
3,097 mi / 2,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Santo_Domingo
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

POP REC
Airport Name Gregorio Luperon International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code POP REC
ICAO Code MDPP SBRF
City Puerto Plata Recife
Country Dominican Republic Brazil
Timezone America/Santo_Domingo America/Recife
Elevation 15 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 19.760000, -70.570000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Puerto Plata (POP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,984 kilometers (3,097 miles / 2,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Dominican Republic 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 22:34 in Puerto Plata, it's 23:34 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Puerto Plata (POP) follows a heading of 309° (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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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