RecifetoRio de JaneiroFlight Time
REC–GIG · Nonstop
Recife (Guararapes International Airport) to Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Recife (REC) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) is about 2h 58m, covering 1,155 miles. GOL Airlines and Azul Airlines fly the route nonstop with 5/day departures, from 02:15 to 19:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 58m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,155 mi | Nonstop | 5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Recife to Rio de Janeiro
GOL Airlines and Azul Airlines operate 5/day flights from REC to GIG. Departures leave from Terminal 1 at REC.
- First departure
- 02:15
- Last departure
- 19:00
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 | 02:1505:3005:35 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
GIG to REC flights — 4-5/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for REC, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 35 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 Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from Recife (REC) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) is about 2h 58m, based on the 1,155-mile flying distance.
How far is Recife from Rio de Janeiro?
Recife (REC) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) is about 1,155 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. GOL Airlines and Azul Airlines fly nonstop from Recife (REC) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG), with 5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
GOL Airlines and Azul Airlines fly nonstop from Recife (REC) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG).
What aircraft fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
The REC–GIG route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.