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GRU–REC · Nonstop

Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport) to Recife (Guararapes International Airport).

The nonstop flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC) takes 2h 38m on average, covering about 1,305 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 35m and the slowest 2h 41m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.

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At a glance

GRU to REC route summary
Avg flight time	Distance	Route type	Fastest tracked	Airlines
2h 38m	1,305 mi	Nonstop	2h 35m	1

Airlines on this route

Nonstop airlines from Sao Paulo to Recife

Azul Airlines, LATAM, and GOL Airlines operate 15-16/day flights from GRU to REC. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 1 at GRU.

First departure: 04:36
Last departure: 23:35
Cadence: ~every 30 min
Scheduled departure times: 46

Captured airlines for GRU to REC, sampled daily frequency, aircraft and departure times
Airline	Captured daily freq.	Aircraft	Departures (local)
Azul Airlines	5-6/day	Airbus A320 family · Terminal 1	05:0008:1008:15

Aircraft we tracked

Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.

Data methodology

Route FAQ

How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Recife?

The nonstop flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC) takes 2h 38m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 2h 35m and the slowest 2h 41m.

How far is Sao Paulo from Recife?

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC) is about 1,305 miles by air.

Are there nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Recife?

Yes. Azul Airlines, LATAM, and GOL Airlines fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC), with 15-16/day departures.

Which airlines fly from Sao Paulo to Recife?

Azul Airlines, LATAM, GOL Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Total Linhas Aereas fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC).

What aircraft fly from Sao Paulo to Recife?

The GRU–REC route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.

Route hubs

Flights from GRUNonstop routes departing Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport Flights to RECDirect routes into Guararapes International Airport GRU airport guideSao Paulo routes, airlines, and terminals REC airport guideRecife routes, airlines, and terminals

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