REC
Recife
Brazil
3,097 km
1,924 miles
RIA
Santa Maria
Brazil
Distance
3,097 km
1,924 mi / 1,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Recife
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC RIA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code REC RIA
ICAO Code SBRF SBSM
City Recife Santa Maria
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Recife America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 33 ft 287 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -29.710000, -53.690000

Recife (REC) to Santa Maria (RIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil is 3,097 kilometers (1,924 miles / 1,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 10:58 in Recife, it's 10:58 in Santa Maria.

The return flight from Santa Maria (RIA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Santa Maria Airport (RIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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