Flights to Paulista
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Paulista is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 21 km (13 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, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 ft |
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 88 km (55 mi) | 8,251 ft | 217 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,865 ft, REC handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 33 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Paulista
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulista to Salvador | Brazil | 685 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Paulista to Fortaleza | Brazil | 621 km (386 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Paulista to Maceió | Brazil | 214 km (133 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Paulista to São Luís | Brazil | 1,205 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Paulista to Natal | Brazil | 241 km (150 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Paulista to Teresina | Brazil | 931 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Paulista to Aracaju | Brazil | 409 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Paulista to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 657 km (408 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Paulista to Serra | Brazil | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Paulista to Montes Claros | Brazil | 1,381 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Paulista to Petrolina | Brazil | 639 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Paulista to Vitória da Conquista | Brazil | 1,008 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Paulista to Vila Velha | Brazil | 1,496 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Paulista to Caucaia | Brazil | 627 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Paulista to Cariacica | Brazil | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Paulista to Camaçari | Brazil | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Paulista to Vitória | Brazil | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Paulista to Palmas | Brazil | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Paulista to Imperatriz | Brazil | 1,419 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Paulista to Parnamirim | Brazil | 229 km (142 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Paulista to Governador Valadares | Brazil | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Paulista to Mossoró | Brazil | 410 km (255 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Paulista to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,560 km (3,455 mi) | about 7 h 53 min |
| Paulista to Jakarta | Indonesia | 15,487 km (9,623 mi) | about 20 h 36 min |
| Paulista to Lima | Peru | 4,634 km (2,880 mi) | about 6 h 41 min |
| Paulista to Bogotá | Colombia | 4,567 km (2,838 mi) | about 6 h 36 min |
| Paulista to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 3,730 km (2,317 mi) | about 5 h 32 min |
| Paulista to Singapore | Singapore | 15,384 km (9,559 mi) | about 20 h 28 min |
| Paulista to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 8,165 km (5,074 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
| Paulista to Nairobi | Kenya | 7,972 km (4,953 mi) | about 10 h 58 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Paulista?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is the closest large airport at 21 km (13 mi). The others, JPA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is REC from Paulista city centre?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Paulista on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.