NQL
Niquelandia
Brazil
1,636 km
1,017 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
1,636 km
1,017 mi / 884 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NQL REC
Airport Name Niquelandia Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NQL REC
ICAO Code SWNQ SBRF
City Niquelandia Recife
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Recife
Elevation 2,756 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -48.490000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Niquelandia (NQL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niquelandia Airport (NQL) in Niquelandia, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 1,636 kilometers (1,017 miles / 884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 12:27 in Niquelandia, it's 12:27 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,723 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Niquelandia Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Niquelandia (NQL) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Niquelandia Airport (NQL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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