AYP
Ayacucho
Peru
4,324 km
2,687 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,324 km
2,687 mi / 2,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Lima
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

AYP REC
Airport Name Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AYP REC
ICAO Code SPHO SBRF
City Ayacucho Recife
Country Peru Brazil
Timezone America/Lima America/Recife
Elevation 8,917 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -13.150000, -74.200000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ayacucho (AYP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP) in Ayacucho, Peru to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,324 kilometers (2,687 miles / 2,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:47 in Ayacucho, it's 12:47 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,884 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ayacucho (AYP) follows a heading of 259° (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 Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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