PUJ
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
4,719 km
2,932 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,719 km
2,932 mi / 2,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Santo_Domingo
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PUJ REC
Airport Name Punta Cana International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PUJ REC
ICAO Code MDPC SBRF
City Punta Cana Recife
Country Dominican Republic Brazil
Timezone America/Santo_Domingo America/Recife
Elevation 47 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 18.570000, -68.360000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Punta Cana (PUJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,719 kilometers (2,932 miles / 2,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Dominican Republic 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 16:26 in Punta Cana, it's 17:26 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Punta Cana (PUJ) follows a heading of 309° (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 Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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