REC
Recife
Brazil
8,835 km
5,490 miles
SJD
San Jose del Cabo
Mexico
Distance
8,835 km
5,490 mi / 4,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SJD
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Los Cabos International Airport
IATA Code REC SJD
ICAO Code SBRF MMSD
City Recife San Jose del Cabo
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Recife America/Mazatlan
Elevation 33 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 23.150000, -109.720000

Recife (REC) to San Jose del Cabo (SJD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico is 8,835 kilometers (5,490 miles / 4,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:52 in Recife, it's 04:52 in San Jose del Cabo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Jose del Cabo (SJD) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 104° (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 Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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