RCU
Rio Cuarto
Argentina
4,097 km
2,546 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,097 km
2,546 mi / 2,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RCU REC
Airport Name Area De Material Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code RCU REC
ICAO Code SAOC SBRF
City Rio Cuarto Recife
Country Argentina Brazil
Timezone America/Argentina/Cordoba America/Recife
Elevation 1,380 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -33.090000, -64.260000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,097 kilometers (2,546 miles / 2,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:27 in Rio Cuarto, it's 22:27 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,347 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Area De Material Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) follows a heading of 223° (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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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