QCO
Colon
Cuba
6,067 km
3,770 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,067 km
3,770 mi / 3,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Havana
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

QCO REC
Airport Name Colon Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code QCO REC
ICAO Code MUCO SBRF
City Colon Recife
Country Cuba Brazil
Timezone America/Havana America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 22.710000, -80.920000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Colon (QCO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,067 kilometers (3,770 miles / 3,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Cuba 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 04:23 in Colon, it's 06:23 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Colon (QCO) follows a heading of 305° (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 Colon Airport (QCO) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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