REC
Recife
Brazil
5,161 km
3,207 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
5,161 km
3,207 mi / 2,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Recife
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC ZAL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code REC ZAL
ICAO Code SBRF SCVD
City Recife Valdivia
Country Brazil Chile
Timezone America/Recife America/Santiago
Elevation 33 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Recife (REC) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 5,161 kilometers (3,207 miles / 2,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 17:07 in Recife, it's 17:07 in Valdivia.

The return flight from Valdivia (ZAL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 58° (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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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