Airport Comparison
| REC | VAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | VAH |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | SLVG |
| City | Recife | Vallegrande |
| Country | Brazil | Bolivia |
| Timezone | America/Recife | America/La_Paz |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 6,551 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | -18.480000, -64.100000 |
Recife (REC) to Vallegrande (VAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) in Vallegrande, Bolivia is 3,354 kilometers (2,084 miles / 1,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.
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 00:15 in Recife, it's 23:15 in Vallegrande.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,518 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo 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 Vallegrande (VAH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 74° (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 Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.