Petrolina to Abreu e Lima flights
Abreu e Lima lies 637 km (396 mi) east of Petrolina, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Petrolina | Abreu e Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 418,444 | 104,248 |
| Elevation | 383 m (1,257 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Nearest large airport | PNZ, 9 km out | REC, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 56300-000 | 53500-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Petrolina
Petrolina is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,055 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Abreu e Lima
Abreu e Lima is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 24 km (15 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 ft |
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,251 ft | 217 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Abreu e Lima from Petrolina?
637 km (396 mi) in a straight line, east of Petrolina.
How long does it take to get from Petrolina to Abreu e Lima by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petrolina and Abreu e Lima?
No, both are on America/Recife at the moment.
Which airports are used for Petrolina to Abreu e Lima flights?
Typically Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC); Abreu e Lima also has JPA.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.