CHX
Changuinola
Panama
5,623 km
3,494 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,623 km
3,494 mi / 3,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Panama
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHX REC
Airport Name Cap Manuel Nino International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CHX REC
ICAO Code MPCH SBRF
City Changuinola Recife
Country Panama Brazil
Timezone America/Panama America/Recife
Elevation 19 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.460000, -82.520000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Changuinola (CHX) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cap Manuel Nino International Airport (CHX) in Changuinola, Panama to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,623 kilometers (3,494 miles / 3,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Panama with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:56 in Changuinola, it's 12:56 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Changuinola (CHX) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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