REC
Recife
Brazil
5,592 km
3,475 miles
ZSA
San Salvador
Bahamas
Distance
5,592 km
3,475 mi / 3,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC ZSA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport San Salvador Airport
IATA Code REC ZSA
ICAO Code SBRF MYSM
City Recife San Salvador
Country Brazil Bahamas
Timezone America/Recife America/Nassau
Elevation 33 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 24.060000, -74.520000

Recife (REC) to San Salvador (ZSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 5,592 kilometers (3,475 miles / 3,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Bahamas. 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 07:14 in Recife, it's 05:14 in San Salvador.

The return flight from San Salvador (ZSA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 125° (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 San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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