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Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is an international airport serving Recife (Pernambuco), Brazil. Its IATA code is REC and its ICAO code is SBRF. It has one runway, 3,007 m long.
- IATAREC
- ICAOSBRF
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- REC
- ICAO code
- SBRF
- City
- Recife
- Region / province
- Pernambuco
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 8.1275° S, 34.9230° W
- Elevation
- 10 m (33 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Recife (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,007 m (9,865 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,007 m9,865 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
15,917 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
15,563 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
15,793 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.650 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.850 MHz |
| Operations OPS | 122.500 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 122.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Recife through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Brazil
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 109 km |
| Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport | MCZ | 181 km |
| Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport | NAT | 267 km |
| Pinto Martins International Airport | FOR | 627 km |
| Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport | SSA | 649 km |
| Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport | PHB | 952 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?
The IATA code of Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is REC and its ICAO code is SBRF. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport located?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, at coordinates 8.1275° S, 34.9230° W and an elevation of 10 m (33 ft).
How far is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 15,793 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 15,563 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 15,917 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 20 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?
The longest runway at Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 3,007 m (9,865 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.