REC
Recife
Brazil
3,799 km
2,361 miles
TUC
San Miguel de Tucuman
Argentina
Distance
3,799 km
2,361 mi / 2,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Recife
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC TUC
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
IATA Code REC TUC
ICAO Code SBRF SANT
City Recife San Miguel de Tucuman
Country Brazil Argentina
Timezone America/Recife America/Argentina/Tucuman
Elevation 33 ft 1,493 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -26.840000, -65.100000

Recife (REC) to San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 3,799 kilometers (2,361 miles / 2,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 an international route connecting Brazil with Argentina. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:14 in Recife, it's 19:14 in San Miguel de Tucuman.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,460 feet between the two airports. Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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