CJC
Calama
Chile
3,965 km
2,464 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,965 km
2,464 mi / 2,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Santiago
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CJC REC
Airport Name El Loa Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CJC REC
ICAO Code SCCF SBRF
City Calama Recife
Country Chile Brazil
Timezone America/Santiago America/Recife
Elevation 7,543 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Calama (CJC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,965 kilometers (2,464 miles / 2,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 15:22 in Calama, it's 15:22 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,510 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 El Loa Airport (CJC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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