REC
Recife
Brazil
6,124 km
3,805 miles
VRO
Matanzas
Cuba
Distance
6,124 km
3,805 mi / 3,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC VRO
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Kawama Airport
IATA Code REC VRO
ICAO Code SBRF MUKW
City Recife Matanzas
Country Brazil Cuba
Timezone America/Recife America/Havana
Elevation 33 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 23.120000, -81.300000

Recife (REC) to Matanzas (VRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Kawama Airport (VRO) in Matanzas, Cuba is 6,124 kilometers (3,805 miles / 3,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:28 in Recife, it's 14:28 in Matanzas.

The return flight from Matanzas (VRO) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 119° (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 Kawama Airport (VRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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