REC
Recife
Brazil
6,234 km
3,874 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
6,234 km
3,874 mi / 3,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC UPB
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code REC UPB
ICAO Code SBRF MUPB
City Recife Havana
Country Brazil Cuba
Timezone America/Recife America/Havana
Elevation 33 ft 102 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 23.030000, -82.580000

Recife (REC) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 6,234 kilometers (3,874 miles / 3,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Cuba. 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 14:19 in Recife, it's 12:19 in Havana.

The return flight from Havana (UPB) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 118° (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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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