RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
4,738 km
2,944 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,738 km
2,944 mi / 2,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RCH REC
Airport Name Almirante Padilla Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code RCH REC
ICAO Code SKRH SBRF
City Riohacha Recife
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Recife
Elevation 43 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 11.530000, -72.930000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Riohacha (RCH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,738 kilometers (2,944 miles / 2,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in Riohacha, it's 11:14 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Riohacha (RCH) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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