Airport Comparison
| CJA | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | CJA | REC |
| ICAO Code | SPJR | SBRF |
| City | Cajamarca | Recife |
| Country | Peru | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Lima | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 8,781 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -7.140000, -78.490000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Cajamarca (CJA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) in Cajamarca, Peru to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,801 kilometers (2,983 miles / 2,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 94°.
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 09:18 in Cajamarca, it's 11:18 in Recife.
There is a significant elevation difference of 8,748 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Recife (REC) to Cajamarca (CJA) follows a heading of 268° (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 Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.