# Distance from Recife (REC) to Saul (XAU)

> 2,411 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,411 km / 1,498 mi / 1,302 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 302° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 123° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → GF
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 07:13 in Recife, it's 07:13 in Saul)
- **Elevation difference**: 623 ft (XAU is higher than REC)

## Airports

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

### [Saul Airport (XAU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xau-saul-saul-airport/1ef266df-c30f-6f58-a1ac-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saul, GF
- ICAO: SOOS
- Timezone: America/Cayenne
- Coordinates: 3.610000, -53.200000
- Elevation: 656 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Saul Airport (XAU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xau-saul-saul-airport/1ef266df-c30f-6f58-a1ac-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)