Airport Comparison
| RBR | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Placido de Castro Airport | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | RBR | REC |
| ICAO Code | SBRB | SBRF |
| City | Rio Branco | Recife |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Rio_Branco | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 633 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -9.870000, -67.900000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Rio Branco (RBR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,626 kilometers (2,253 miles / 1,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 90°.
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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 06:53 in Rio Branco, it's 08:53 in Recife.
The return flight from Recife (REC) to Rio Branco (RBR) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.