Airport Comparison
Recife (REC) to Santa Maria (RIA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil is 3,097 kilometers (1,924 miles / 1,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.
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 10:58 in Recife, it's 10:58 in Santa Maria.
The return flight from Santa Maria (RIA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Santa Maria Airport (RIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.