GIR
Girardot
Colombia
4,633 km
2,879 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,633 km
2,879 mi / 2,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIR REC
Airport Name Santiago Vila Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GIR REC
ICAO Code SKGI SBRF
City Girardot Recife
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Recife
Elevation 900 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 4.280000, -74.800000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Girardot (GIR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) in Girardot, Colombia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,633 kilometers (2,879 miles / 2,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:00 in Girardot, it's 17:00 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Girardot (GIR) follows a heading of 286° (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 Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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