REC
Recife
Brazil
5,323 km
3,308 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
5,323 km
3,308 mi / 2,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Recife
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC WAP
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code REC WAP
ICAO Code SBRF SCAP
City Recife Alto Palena
Country Brazil Chile
Timezone America/Recife America/Santiago
Elevation 33 ft 794 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Recife (REC) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 5,323 kilometers (3,308 miles / 2,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:46 in Recife, it's 06:46 in Alto Palena.

The return flight from Alto Palena (WAP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 53° (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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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