How to get from Río de Janeiro to Recife

There are 2 ways to get from Río de Janeiro to Recife: flight and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 55 min). It's about 1.859 km in a straight line.

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Mode	Approx. time	Distance	Detail
Flight⚡ Fastest	2 h 55 min	1.859 km	Airlines: City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair, TAM Brazilian Airlines
Car	28 h 25 minestimated	2.417 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 Río de Janeiro y Recife dura aproximadamente 2 h 55 min (1.859 km en línea recta).

Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):

City Connexion AirlinesOceanairTAM Brazilian Airlines

Departure: GIG · SDUArrival: REC

🚌 By land (bus and car)

En auto son unos 2.417 km por ruta, cerca de 28 h 25 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 Río de Janeiro to Recife?

It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 55 min and by car ~28 h 25 min.

Are there flights from Río de Janeiro to Recife?

Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Río de Janeiro–Recife route is operated by City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 55 min and covers about 1.859 km.

How long does it take to drive from Río de Janeiro to Recife?

It's about 2.417 km by road, roughly 28 h 25 min of driving without stops.

What is the distance between Río de Janeiro and Recife?

In a straight line it's about 1.859 km between Río de Janeiro and Recife.