Airport Comparison
| REC | SJP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | SJP |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | SBSR |
| City | Recife | Sao Jose Do Rio Preto |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Recife | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 1,784 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | -20.820000, -49.410000 |
Recife (REC) to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, Brazil is 2,101 kilometers (1,305 miles / 1,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.
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 11:57 in Recife, it's 11:57 in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,751 feet between the two airports. Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
The return flight from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 50° (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 Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.