FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
5,803 km
3,606 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,803 km
3,606 mi / 3,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FTE REC
Airport Name El Calafate Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FTE REC
ICAO Code SAWC SBRF
City El Calafate Recife
Country Argentina Brazil
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos America/Recife
Elevation 669 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -50.280000, -72.050000 -8.130000, -34.920000

El Calafate (FTE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,803 kilometers (3,606 miles / 3,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 09:27 in El Calafate, it's 09:27 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to El Calafate (FTE) follows a heading of 209° (south 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 Calafate Airport (FTE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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