REC
Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
Recife · BrazilICAO SBRF
Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is an airport serving Recife, Brazil, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 8° 7' 35.4" S, 34° 55' 25.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. With 18 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Fortaleza (GMT-3).
Destinations
18
Airlines
11
Elevation ft
33/ 10m
America/Fortaleza
GMT-3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
REC
ICAO Code
SBRF
City
Recife
Country
Brazil
Elevation
33 ft
Local Time
01:25 PM (GMT-3)
Coordinates
Latitude:-8.1265°
Longitude:-34.9236°
Popular Routes from REC
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 1,302 mi | 3h 8m | medium-haul | 327 kg | View |
| SSA | Salvador, Brazil | 402 mi | 1h 16m | short-haul | 165 kg | View |
| BSB | Brasilia, Brazil | 1,027 mi | 2h 37m | medium-haul | 258 kg | View |
| FOR | Fortaleza, Brazil | 389 mi | 1h 14m | short-haul | 159 kg | View |
| GIG | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | 1,151 mi | 2h 51m | medium-haul | 289 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 3,839 mi | 8h 6m | long-haul | 927 kg | View |
| AJU | Aracaju, Brazil | 245 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 100 kg | View |
| CNF | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | 996 mi | 2h 33m | medium-haul | 250 kg | View |
| FEN | Fernando Do Noronha, Brazil | 340 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 139 kg | View |
| PNZ | Petrolina, Brazil | 395 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 162 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at REC
11 active airlines serving Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Azul
ADBrazil
City Connexion Airlines
G3Burundi
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Gol Transportes Aéreos
G3Brazil
Oceanair
O6Brazil
Sky Express
G3Greece
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJBrazil
TAP Portugal
TPPortugal
US Airways
USUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | Joao Pessoa | Brazil | 108 km |
| Presidente João Suassuna Airport | CPV | Campina Grande | Brazil | 143 km |
| Zumbi dos Palmares Airport | MCZ | Maceio | Brazil | 180 km |
| Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport | NAT | Natal | Brazil | 266 km |
| Paulo Afonso Airport | PAV | Paulo Alfonso | Brazil | 392 km |
| Santa Maria Airport | AJU | Aracaju | Brazil | 394 km |
| Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport | JDO | Juazeiro Do Norte | Brazil | 490 km |
| Fernando de Noronha Airport | FEN | Fernando Do Noronha | Brazil | 547 km |
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AFLAlta Floresta
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ATMAltamira
Santa Maria Airport
AJUAracaju
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ARUAracatuba
Araguaína Airport
AUXAraguaina
Araraquara Airport
AQAAraracuara
Romeu Zema Airport
AAXAraxa
Barcelos Airport
BAZBarcelos
Barreiras Airport
BRABarreiras
Bauru - Arealva Airport
JTCBauru
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BELBelem
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 8° 7' 35.4" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 34° 55' 25.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -8.126490
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -34.923599
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Fortaleza
- UTC Offset
- GMT-3
- Current Local Time
- 01:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 33 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 10 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?
The IATA code for Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is REC, and its ICAO code is SBRF. The airport is located in Recife, Brazil.
How many destinations can you fly to from REC?
There are 18 direct destinations available from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil.
What airlines fly from REC?
There are 11 airlines operating from REC, including American Airlines, Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Copa Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport in?
Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is in the America/Fortaleza timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?
Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level.
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