REC
Recife
Brazil
4,508 km
2,801 miles
RON
Paipa
Colombia
Distance
4,508 km
2,801 mi / 2,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC RON
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Juan Jose Rondon Airport
IATA Code REC RON
ICAO Code SBRF SKPA
City Recife Paipa
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Recife America/Bogota
Elevation 33 ft 8,205 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 5.760000, -73.110000

Recife (REC) to Paipa (RON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) in Paipa, Colombia is 4,508 kilometers (2,801 miles / 2,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:15 in Recife, it's 14:15 in Paipa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,172 feet between the two airports. Juan Jose Rondon Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paipa (RON) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). 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 Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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