Airport Comparison
| REC | SMR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Simon Bolivar International Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | SMR |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | SKSM |
| City | Recife | Santa Marta |
| Country | Brazil | Colombia |
| Timezone | America/Recife | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 22 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | 11.120000, -74.230000 |
Recife (REC) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 4,847 kilometers (3,012 miles / 2,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 13:43 in Recife, it's 11:43 in Santa Marta.
The return flight from Santa Marta (SMR) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 115° (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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.