QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
2,066 km
1,284 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
2,066 km
1,284 mi / 1,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

QSC REC
Airport Name Sao Carlos Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code QSC REC
ICAO Code SDSC SBRF
City Sao Carlos Recife
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Recife
Elevation 2,649 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -21.880000, -47.900000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Sao Carlos (QSC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 2,066 kilometers (1,284 miles / 1,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 10:40 in Sao Carlos, it's 10:40 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,616 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Sao Carlos Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Sao Carlos (QSC) follows a heading of 221° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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