ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
4,895 km
3,041 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,895 km
3,041 mi / 2,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

ATF REC
Airport Name Chachoan Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ATF REC
ICAO Code SEAM SBRF
City Ambato Recife
Country Ecuador Brazil
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Recife
Elevation 8,502 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ambato (ATF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,895 kilometers (3,041 miles / 2,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Ecuador with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:49 in Ambato, it's 09:49 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,469 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chachoan Airport (ATF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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