Sao PaulotoRecifeFlight Time
GRU–REC · Nonstop
Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport) to Recife (Guararapes International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC) is about 3h 17m, covering 1,305 miles. Azul Airlines, LATAM, and GOL Airlines fly the route nonstop with 15-16/day departures, from 04:36 to 23:35 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 17m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,305 mi | Nonstop | 15-16/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
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
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul Airlines | 5-6/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal 1 | 05:0008:1008:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
REC to GRU flights — 13-14/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for GRU, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 106 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Recife?
The estimated flight time from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC) is about 3h 17m, based on the 1,305-mile flying distance.
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
Nearby airport options
Near Sao Paulo
- CGH - Sao PauloCongonhas Airport · 18 mi from GRUFlights from CGH