POA
Porto Alegre
Brazil
2,962 km
1,841 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
2,962 km
1,841 mi / 1,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

POA REC
Airport Name Salgado Filho Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code POA REC
ICAO Code SBPA SBRF
City Porto Alegre Recife
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Recife
Elevation 11 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -29.990000, -51.170000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Porto Alegre (POA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salgado Filho Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 2,962 kilometers (1,841 miles / 1,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, 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 18:36 in Porto Alegre, it's 18:36 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Porto Alegre (POA) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Salgado Filho Airport (POA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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