REC
Recife
Brazil
4,731 km
2,940 miles
VGZ
Villagarzon
Colombia
Distance
4,731 km
2,940 mi / 2,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

REC VGZ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Villagarzon Airport
IATA Code REC VGZ
ICAO Code SBRF SKVG
City Recife Villagarzon
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Recife America/Bogota
Elevation 33 ft 1,240 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 0.980000, -76.610000

Recife (REC) to Villagarzon (VGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) in Villagarzon, Colombia is 4,731 kilometers (2,940 miles / 2,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 13:37 in Recife, it's 11:37 in Villagarzon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,207 feet between the two airports. Villagarzon Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Villagarzon (VGZ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 103° (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 Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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