How to get from Recife to Petrolina
There are 3 ways to get from Recife to Petrolina: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 25 min). By bus it's about 13 h 20 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 636 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 25 min | 636 km | Airlines: City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair |
Bus | 13 h 20 minestimated | 827 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 9 h 45 minestimated | 827 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Recife y Petrolina dura aproximadamente 1 h 25 min (636 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 13 h 20 min. En auto son unos 827 km por ruta, cerca de 9 h 45 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Recife to Petrolina?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 25 min, by bus ~13 h 20 min and by car ~9 h 45 min.
Are there flights from Recife to Petrolina?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Recife–Petrolina route is operated by City Connexion Airlines and Oceanair (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 25 min and covers about 636 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Recife to Petrolina?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 25 min vs ~13 h 20 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Recife to Petrolina?
It's about 827 km by road, roughly 9 h 45 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Recife and Petrolina?
In a straight line it's about 636 km between Recife and Petrolina.
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