REC
Recife
Brazil
3,233 km
2,009 miles
SNV
Santa Elena de Uairen Airport
Venezuela
Distance
3,233 km
2,009 mi / 1,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Recife
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SNV
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Santa Elena de Uairen Airport
IATA Code REC SNV
ICAO Code SBRF SVSE
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Venezuela
Timezone America/Recife America/Caracas
Elevation 33 ft 2,938 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 4.550000, -61.150000

Recife (REC) to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport, Venezuela is 3,233 kilometers (2,009 miles / 1,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Recife, it's 12:01 in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,905 feet between the two airports. Santa Elena de Uairen Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 116° (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 Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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