HAV
Havana
Cuba
6,216 km
3,863 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,216 km
3,863 mi / 3,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Havana
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HAV REC
Airport Name Jose Marti International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HAV REC
ICAO Code MUHA SBRF
City Havana Recife
Country Cuba Brazil
Timezone America/Havana America/Recife
Elevation 210 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 22.990000, -82.410000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Havana (HAV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) in Havana, Cuba to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,216 kilometers (3,863 miles / 3,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Cuba with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:20 in Havana, it's 10:20 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Havana (HAV) follows a heading of 305° (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 Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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