REC
Recife
Brazil
5,410 km
3,362 miles
SYP
Santiago
Panama
Distance
5,410 km
3,362 mi / 2,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SYP
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ruben Cantu Airport
IATA Code REC SYP
ICAO Code SBRF MPSA
City Recife Santiago
Country Brazil Panama
Timezone America/Recife America/Panama
Elevation 33 ft 272 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 8.090000, -80.950000

Recife (REC) to Santiago (SYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 5,410 kilometers (3,362 miles / 2,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:17 in Recife, it's 08:17 in Santiago.

The return flight from Santiago (SYP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 108° (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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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