Recife to Brasília (REC–BSB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,028 mi airlines 74/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 4h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
LA3123
LA LATAM
320
3:45 AM
-03 TT1
6:30 AM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G31745
G3 GOL
738
3:55 AM
-03 T1
6:35 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G31703
G3 GOL
7M8
4:45 AM
-03
7:40 AM
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AV2662
AV avianca
738
5:05 AM
-03 T1
7:45 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AD2961
AD Azul
320
8:30 AM
-03
11:10 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AD4612
AD Azul
320
3:35 PM
-03
6:15 PM
-03
2h 40m
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CM3680
CM Copa
738
5:05 PM
-03
7:50 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G31607
G3 GOL
738
5:05 PM
-03
7:50 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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LA3425
LA LATAM
320
5:05 PM
-03 TT1
7:45 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AD9232
AD Azul
320
6:10 PM
-03
8:50 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CM7058
CM Copa
320
9:15 PM
-03
11:55 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AD4302
AD Azul
320
9:15 PM
-03 TT1
11:55 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AD4647
AD Azul
320
4:55 AM
-03 T1
7:25 AM
-03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CM7015
CM Copa
320
4:55 AM
-03 T1
7:25 AM
-03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AD2617
AD Azul
320
8:00 AM
-03
10:30 AM
-03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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G31772
G3 GOL
738
9:00 AM
-03 T1
11:40 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CM3563
CM Copa
7M8
9:00 AM
-03
11:40 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G31700
G3 GOL
7M8
9:05 AM
-03
11:40 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AD4431
AD Azul
320
11:50 AM
-03 T1
2:20 PM
-03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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LA3498
LA LATAM
320
3:40 PM
-03
6:15 PM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AD4107
AD Azul
320
6:55 PM
-03 T1
9:25 PM
-03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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G31746
G3 GOL
738
8:50 PM
-03 T1
11:25 PM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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G31702
G3 GOL
738
9:05 PM
-03
11:40 PM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Recife to Brasília
5 carriers, 74 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 74 Flights/wk 1,028 mi 2h 40m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

REC–BSB is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Azul, GOL and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,028 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop REC–BSB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 22 320 2h40
G3 GOL 20 738, 7M8 2h40-2h55
CM Copa Airlines 14 320, 738 2h40-2h45 Star Alliance
LA LATAM Airlines 14 320 2h40-2h45
AV avianca 4 738 2h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AD, CM, LA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AV, CM, G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + G3 + LA (56 flights/wk, 76%)
Star Alliance: AV + CM (18 flights/wk, 24%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, REC to BSB direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
74
Outbound / wk
73
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to BSB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
328
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Brasília from Recife

Nearby airports with service to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport.
Metric REC→BSB JPA→BSB MCZ→BSB
Distance from REC 68 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 3 3
Weekly flights 74 34 31
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 45m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Brasília is 0 hours the same as Recife.
REC: -03 · BSB: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in Brasília.
Distance & Flight Time
1,028 mi / 1,654 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 55m.

REC–BSB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Recife to Brasília route.
Route details
Distance1,028 mi / 1,654 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights74 out / 73 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: BSB
IATA / ICAOBSB / SBBR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr15.0M
Elevation3,497 ft / 1,066 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about REC to BSB flights.
Nonstop flights from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,028 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, avianca, Copa Airlines, GOL and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 74 nonstop flights per week from REC to BSB. The return direction has about 73 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IGU, JPA, BEL, THE, SSA, GYN, FOR, SLZ, CNF, GRU, GIG, CGH, MCZ, VCP, NAT, EZE, POA, AEP, SCL and LIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BSB to REC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JPA, MCZ and NAT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from REC to BSB

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, avianca, Copa Airlines, GOL and LATAM Airlines. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

REC to BSB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from REC to BSB ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,028 miles (1,654 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via IGU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include João Pessoa (JPA), Maceió (MCZ) and Natal (NAT).