REC
Recife
Brazil
4,623 km
2,872 miles
SMG
Santa Maria
Peru
Distance
4,623 km
2,872 mi / 2,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

REC SMG
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code REC SMG
ICAO Code SBRF SPMR
City Recife Santa Maria
Country Brazil Peru
Timezone America/Recife America/Lima
Elevation 33 ft 769 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -11.980000, -77.000000

Recife (REC) to Santa Maria (SMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Santa Maria Airport (SMG) in Santa Maria, Peru is 4,623 kilometers (2,872 miles / 2,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Peru. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:25 in Recife, it's 11:25 in Santa Maria.

The return flight from Santa Maria (SMG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 (SMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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