Recife to Imperatriz flights
Imperatriz lies 1,420 km (883 mi) west of Recife, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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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| Recife | Imperatriz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.7 million | 273,110 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) |
| Nearest large airport | REC, 9 km out | IMP, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | 50000-000 | 65900-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Recife
Recife is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Imperatriz
Imperatriz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,899 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (regional) | IMP | 4 km (2 mi) | 5,899 ft | 430 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Imperatriz from Recife?
1,420 km (883 mi) in a straight line, west of Recife.
How long does it take to get from Recife to Imperatriz by air?
About 2 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 Recife and Imperatriz?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Recife to Imperatriz flights?
Typically Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP).
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.