QAC
Castro
Brazil
2,447 km
1,520 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
2,447 km
1,520 mi / 1,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

QAC REC
Airport Name Castro Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code QAC REC
ICAO Code SSQT SBRF
City Castro Recife
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Recife
Elevation 3,314 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -24.810000, -49.960000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Castro (QAC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 2,447 kilometers (1,520 miles / 1,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 18:13 in Castro, it's 18:13 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,281 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Castro Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Castro (QAC) follows a heading of 219° (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 Castro Airport (QAC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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