REC
Recife
Brazil
3,693 km
2,295 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
3,693 km
2,295 mi / 1,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Recife
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

REC UYU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code REC UYU
ICAO Code SBRF SLUY
City Recife Quijarro
Country Brazil Bolivia
Timezone America/Recife America/La_Paz
Elevation 33 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Recife (REC) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 3,693 kilometers (2,295 miles / 1,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:13 in Recife, it's 03:13 in Quijarro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 11,103 feet between the two airports. Uyuni Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quijarro (UYU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 73° (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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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