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.