GIG to REC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is 1,859 km (1,155 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (REC to GIG).
How far is it from Rio De Janeiro to Recife?
The great-circle distance between Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is 1,859 km (1,155 mi, 1,004 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 GIG to REC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. REC is roughly northeast of GIG.
Airlines flying GIG to REC
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rio De Janeiro from Recife?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) are 1,859 km (1,155 mi, 1,004 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GIG to REC?
A typical nonstop flight between GIG and REC takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is REC from GIG?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) lies roughly northeast of Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG).
Which airlines fly GIG to REC?
3 airlines appear on the GIG-REC route in the open dataset, including City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines, Oceanair.
Related routes
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Other routes from Recife (REC):
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