Airport Comparison
| QAK | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | QAK | REC |
| ICAO Code | SBBQ | SBRF |
| City | Barbacena | Recife |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 3,657 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -21.270000, -43.760000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Barbacena (QAK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 1,742 kilometers (1,082 miles / 941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.
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 13:19 in Barbacena, it's 13:19 in Recife.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,624 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport.
The return flight from Recife (REC) to Barbacena (QAK) follows a heading of 212° (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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.