GYE
Guayaquil
Ecuador
5,020 km
3,119 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,020 km
3,119 mi / 2,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GYE REC
Airport Name Simon Bolivar International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GYE REC
ICAO Code SEGU SBRF
City Guayaquil Recife
Country Ecuador Brazil
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Recife
Elevation 19 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -2.160000, -79.880000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Guayaquil (GYE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,020 kilometers (3,119 miles / 2,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:22 in Guayaquil, it's 13:22 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Guayaquil (GYE) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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