Airport Comparison
| PLU | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | PLU | REC |
| ICAO Code | SBBH | SBRF |
| City | Belo Horizonte | Recife |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 2,589 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.850000, -43.950000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 1,626 kilometers (1,010 miles / 878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.
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 11:59 in Belo Horizonte, it's 11:59 in Recife.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,556 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport.
The return flight from Recife (REC) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) follows a heading of 216° (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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.