Airport Comparison
Recife (REC) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 1,895 kilometers (1,177 miles / 1,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.
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 a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Recife, it's 09:45 in Rio De Janeiro.
The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.