Airport Comparison
| REC | SDU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Santos Dumont Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | SDU |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | SBRJ |
| City | Recife | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Recife | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 11 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | -22.910000, -43.160000 |
Recife (REC) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 1,864 kilometers (1,158 miles / 1,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.
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 05:35 in Recife, it's 05:35 in Rio De Janeiro.
The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.