Airport Comparison
| REC | RVD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | General Leite de Castro Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | RVD |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | SWLC |
| City | Recife | Rio Verde |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Recife | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 2,464 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | -17.830000, -50.960000 |
Recife (REC) to Rio Verde (RVD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) in Rio Verde, Brazil is 2,043 kilometers (1,270 miles / 1,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.
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 15:09 in Recife, it's 15:09 in Rio Verde.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,431 feet between the two airports. General Leite de Castro Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
The return flight from Rio Verde (RVD) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.