REC
Recife
Brazil
4,248 km
2,639 miles
SXM
Saint Martin
SX
Distance
4,248 km
2,639 mi / 2,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Recife
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SXM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Princess Juliana International Airport
IATA Code REC SXM
ICAO Code SBRF TNCM
City Recife Saint Martin
Country Brazil SX
Timezone America/Recife America/Lower_Princes
Elevation 33 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 18.040000, -63.110000

Recife (REC) to Saint Martin (SXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Saint Martin, SX is 4,248 kilometers (2,639 miles / 2,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 SX. 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 00:03 in Recife, it's 23:03 in Saint Martin.

The return flight from Saint Martin (SXM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 131° (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 Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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