CNF to REC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is 1,608 km (999 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (REC to CNF).
How far is it from Belo Horizonte to Recife?
The great-circle distance between Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is 1,608 km (999 mi, 868 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 CNF to REC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. REC is roughly northeast of CNF.
How is the CNF to REC route written in code?
The pair is written CNF-REC in IATA codes and SBCF-SBRF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Tancredo Neves International Airport is CNF (SBCF), Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is REC (SBRF).
| CNF | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Tancredo Neves International Airport | Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBCF | SBRF |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,721 ft | 33 ft |
| Rank by connections | #289 | #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 2,688 ft (819 m) lower than CNF, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CNF to REC
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD | Azul | AZU | - | Active |
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | 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 Belo Horizonte from Recife?
Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) are 1,608 km (999 mi, 868 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CNF to REC?
A typical nonstop flight between CNF and REC takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is REC from CNF?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) lies roughly northeast of Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF).
Which airlines fly CNF to REC?
2 airlines appear on the CNF-REC route in the open dataset, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines.
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