RecifeRio de JaneiroDirect FlightsREC–GIG
Recife (Guararapes International Airport) to Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport).
Flight time from REC to GIG is estimated at about 2h 58m, based on the 1,155-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 5/day across 2 captured airlines, with GOL Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 02:15 to 19:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 58m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,155 mi | 5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for REC to GIG
Our current provider sample includes 5/day from REC to GIG across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1.
- First departure
- 02:15
- Last departure
- 19:00
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 | 02:1505:3005:3510:50 |
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 the rolling scheduled-departures window for REC to GIG, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 35 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from REC to GIG?
The REC to GIG flight time is estimated at about 2h 58m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is REC from GIG?
REC to GIG is about 1,155 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from REC to GIG?
Our current provider sample for REC to GIG includes GOL Airlines, Azul Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from REC to GIG?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for REC to GIG include Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.