Airport Comparison
| REC | UAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | UAQ |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | SANU |
| City | Recife | San Juan |
| Country | Brazil | Argentina |
| Timezone | America/Recife | America/Argentina/San_Juan |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 1,958 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | -31.570000, -68.420000 |
Recife (REC) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 4,334 kilometers (2,693 miles / 2,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.
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 Argentina. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:03 in Recife, it's 11:03 in San Juan.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,925 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.