REC
Recife
Brazil
4,442 km
2,760 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
4,442 km
2,760 mi / 2,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC TAU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code REC TAU
ICAO Code SBRF SKTA
City Recife Tauramena
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Recife America/Bogota
Elevation 33 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 5.010000, -72.740000

Recife (REC) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 4,442 kilometers (2,760 miles / 2,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Recife, it's 15:00 in Tauramena.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,429 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 109° (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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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