REC
Recife
Brazil
4,576 km
2,843 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
4,576 km
2,843 mi / 2,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

REC TQS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code REC TQS
ICAO Code SBRF SKTQ
City Recife Tres Esquinas
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Recife America/Bogota
Elevation 33 ft 585 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 0.750000, -75.230000

Recife (REC) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 4,576 kilometers (2,843 miles / 2,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in Recife, it's 15:38 in Tres Esquinas.

The return flight from Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 103° (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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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