REC
Recife
Brazil
5,117 km
3,179 miles
SMA
Vila do Porto
Portugal
Distance
5,117 km
3,179 mi / 2,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Recife
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

REC SMA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code REC SMA
ICAO Code SBRF LPAZ
City Recife Vila do Porto
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Recife Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 33 ft 308 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 36.970000, -25.170000

Recife (REC) to Vila do Porto (SMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Santa Maria Airport (SMA) in Vila do Porto, Portugal is 5,117 kilometers (3,179 miles / 2,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:37 in Recife, it's 18:37 in Vila do Porto.

The return flight from Vila do Porto (SMA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). 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 Santa Maria Airport (SMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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