BSB to REC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is 1,654 km (1,028 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (REC to BSB).
How far is it from Brasília to Recife?
The great-circle distance between Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is 1,654 km (1,028 mi, 893 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BSB to REC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. REC is roughly northeast of BSB.
How is the BSB to REC route written in code?
The pair is written BSB-REC in IATA codes and SBBR-SBRF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is BSB (SBBR), Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is REC (SBRF).
| BSB | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBBR | SBRF |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 33 ft |
| Rank by connections | #168 | #403 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
REC sits 3,464 ft (1,056 m) lower than BSB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BSB to REC
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| O6 | Oceanair | ONE | Oceanair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Brasília from Recife?
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) are 1,654 km (1,028 mi, 893 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BSB to REC?
A typical nonstop flight between BSB and REC takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is REC from BSB?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) lies roughly northeast of Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB).
Which airlines fly BSB to REC?
3 airlines appear on the BSB-REC route in the open dataset, including City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines, Oceanair.
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