Direct flights from São Paulo (CGH) to Recife (REC): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 100% of the last 14 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 14 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,129 km, an estimated 3 hours 14 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at São Paulo and Recife. Updated 8 September 2026 at 04:37 UTC.
CGHSão Paulosmooth · +5
RECRecifetracking
2,129 km · ~3h 14m est.
dep bank 06:55–21:5521x weekly
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
100% on time
of the last 14 operated CGH → REC flights arrived within 15 minutes
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop CGH to REC flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at CGH is the weaker end, route health score 90/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on CGH–REC?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:55 and evening departures around 17:30 from CGH. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the REC delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from CGH to REC?
Great-circle distance is 2,129 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 180–212 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does CGH–REC fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 85 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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