REC
Recife
Brazil
3,737 km
2,322 miles
SLA
Salta
Argentina
Distance
3,737 km
2,322 mi / 2,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Recife
Heading
236°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

REC SLA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport
IATA Code REC SLA
ICAO Code SBRF SASA
City Recife Salta
Country Brazil Argentina
Timezone America/Recife America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 33 ft 4,088 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -24.860000, -65.490000

Recife (REC) to Salta (SLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport (SLA) in Salta, Argentina is 3,737 kilometers (2,322 miles / 2,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Recife, it's 10:04 in Salta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,055 feet between the two airports. Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Salta (SLA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 65° (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 Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport (SLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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