HGE
Higuerote Airport
Venezuela
4,022 km
2,499 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,022 km
2,499 mi / 2,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Caracas
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HGE REC
Airport Name Higuerote Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HGE REC
ICAO Code SVHG SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Venezuela Brazil
Timezone America/Caracas America/Recife
Elevation 10 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 10.460000, -66.090000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Higuerote Airport (HGE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Higuerote Airport (HGE) in Higuerote Airport, Venezuela to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,022 kilometers (2,499 miles / 2,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:49 in Higuerote Airport, it's 10:49 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Higuerote Airport (HGE) follows a heading of 300° (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 Higuerote Airport (HGE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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