REC
Recife
Brazil
4,780 km
2,970 miles
ULQ
Tulua
Colombia
Distance
4,780 km
2,970 mi / 2,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC ULQ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Farfan Airport
IATA Code REC ULQ
ICAO Code SBRF SKUL
City Recife Tulua
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Recife America/Bogota
Elevation 33 ft 3,132 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 4.090000, -76.240000

Recife (REC) to Tulua (ULQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Farfan Airport (ULQ) in Tulua, Colombia is 4,780 kilometers (2,970 miles / 2,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 17:23 in Recife, it's 15:23 in Tulua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,099 feet between the two airports. Farfan Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tulua (ULQ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 107° (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 Farfan Airport (ULQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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