The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 2,101 kilometers (1,305 miles / 1,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:28 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,426 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 215° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.