Driving from Recife to Belém
Belém lies 1,678 km (1,042 mi) north-west of Recife, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 2,047 km (1,272 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Recife | Belém | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.7 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Belem) |
| Postal codes | 50000-000 | 57630-000–66000-000 |
Where to book car hire from Recife to Belém
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Staying in Belém
Our booking partner lists 322 places to stay in Belém. Of the 144 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (54), and 3 are five-star. Across 52 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 79,375 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Belém from Recife?
1,678 km (1,042 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Recife; by road roughly 2,047 km (1,272 mi).
How long does it take to get from Recife to Belém by car?
About 25 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Recife and Belém?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Belém?
Our booking partner lists 322 places to stay in Belém, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.