CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
4,901 km
3,045 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,901 km
3,045 mi / 2,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CVH REC
Airport Name Caviahue Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CVH REC
ICAO Code SAHE SBRF
City Lafontaine Recife
Country Argentina Brazil
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta America/Recife
Elevation 5,435 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,901 kilometers (3,045 miles / 2,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:12 in Lafontaine, it's 11:12 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,402 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 222° (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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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