São Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC) flights
Nonstop from São Paulo/Guarulhos International to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
1,305 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Airlines flying GRU to REC
Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): LATAM.
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 São Paulo (GRU)
- GRU to REC on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from São Paulo to Recife?
About 3h 10m gate to gate for the 2,100 km (1,305 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GRU to REC?
Azul, Gol and LATAM Brasil, with about 18 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).