REC
Recife
Brazil
5,381 km
3,344 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
5,381 km
3,344 mi / 2,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Recife
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC WCA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code REC WCA
ICAO Code SBRF SCST
City Recife Castro
Country Brazil Chile
Timezone America/Recife America/Santiago
Elevation 33 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Recife (REC) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 5,381 kilometers (3,344 miles / 2,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:59 in Recife, it's 10:59 in Castro.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 56° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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