Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Recife (REC) flights
Nonstop from Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
1,155 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Airlines flying GIG to REC
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Both directions
- Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) · we don't have REC's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- GIG to REC on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
About 2h 53m gate to gate for the 1,859 km (1,155 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GIG to REC?
Azul and Gol, with about 7.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).