CAU
Caruaru
Brazil
121 km
75 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
121 km
75 mi / 65 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

CAU REC
Airport Name Caruaru Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CAU REC
ICAO Code SNRU SBRF
City Caruaru Recife
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Fortaleza America/Recife
Elevation 1,891 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.280000, -36.010000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Caruaru (CAU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caruaru Airport (CAU) in Caruaru, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 121 kilometers (75 miles / 65 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 13:14 in Caruaru, it's 13:14 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,858 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Caruaru Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Caruaru (CAU) follows a heading of 262° (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 Caruaru Airport (CAU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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