GLJ
Garzon
Colombia
4,663 km
2,897 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,663 km
2,897 mi / 2,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GLJ REC
Airport Name Garzon La Jagua Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GLJ REC
ICAO Code SKGZ SBRF
City Garzon Recife
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Recife
Elevation 2,620 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 2.150000, -75.690000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Garzon (GLJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) in Garzon, Colombia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,663 kilometers (2,897 miles / 2,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 10:10 in Garzon, it's 12:10 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,587 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Garzon La Jagua Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Garzon (GLJ) follows a heading of 282° (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 Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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