PJM
Puerto Jimenez
Costa Rica
5,671 km
3,524 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,671 km
3,524 mi / 3,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PJM REC
Airport Name Puerto Jimenez Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PJM REC
ICAO Code MRPJ SBRF
City Puerto Jimenez Recife
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Recife
Elevation 7 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 8.530000, -83.300000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,671 kilometers (3,524 miles / 3,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Costa Rica 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 07:27 in Puerto Jimenez, it's 10:27 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Puerto Jimenez (PJM) follows a heading of 288° (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 Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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