REC
Recife
Brazil
8,052 km
5,003 miles
SLW
Saltillo
Mexico
Distance
8,052 km
5,003 mi / 4,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SLW
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Plan De Guadalupe International Airport
IATA Code REC SLW
ICAO Code SBRF MMIO
City Recife Saltillo
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Recife America/Monterrey
Elevation 33 ft 4,778 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 25.550000, -100.930000

Recife (REC) to Saltillo (SLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) in Saltillo, Mexico is 8,052 kilometers (5,003 miles / 4,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Brazil with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:07 in Recife, it's 05:07 in Saltillo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,745 feet between the two airports. Plan De Guadalupe International Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Saltillo (SLW) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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