Airport Comparison
| REC | SSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | SSA |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | SBSV |
| City | Recife | Salvador |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Recife | America/Bahia |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 64 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | -12.910000, -38.320000 |
Recife (REC) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 649 kilometers (403 miles / 350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 07:47 in Recife, it's 07:47 in Salvador.
The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 35° (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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.