BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
5,472 km
3,400 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,472 km
3,400 mi / 2,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Santiago
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BBA REC
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BBA REC
ICAO Code SCBA SBRF
City Balmaceda Recife
Country Chile Brazil
Timezone America/Santiago America/Recife
Elevation 1,722 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Balmaceda (BBA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,472 kilometers (3,400 miles / 2,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:40 in Balmaceda, it's 12:40 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,689 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Balmaceda Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 213° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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