REC
Recife
Brazil
5,968 km
3,708 miles
SNU
Santa Clara
Cuba
Distance
5,968 km
3,708 mi / 3,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SNU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Abel Santamaria Airport
IATA Code REC SNU
ICAO Code SBRF MUSC
City Recife Santa Clara
Country Brazil Cuba
Timezone America/Recife America/Havana
Elevation 33 ft 338 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 22.490000, -79.940000

Recife (REC) to Santa Clara (SNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) in Santa Clara, Cuba is 5,968 kilometers (3,708 miles / 3,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Cuba. 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 05:39 in Recife, it's 03:39 in Santa Clara.

The return flight from Santa Clara (SNU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 120° (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 Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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