Recife to São Cristóvão flights
São Cristóvão lies 416 km (259 mi) south-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 1 h 17 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 | São Cristóvão | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.7 million | 101,213 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Maceio) |
| Nearest large airport | REC, 9 km out | AJU, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 50000-000 | 49100-000 |
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 São Cristóvão
São Cristóvão is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (regional) | AJU | 15 km (9 mi) | 7,218 ft | 23 ft |
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Common questions
How far is São Cristóvão from Recife?
416 km (259 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Recife.
How long does it take to get from Recife to São Cristóvão by air?
About 1 h 17 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 São Cristóvão?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Recife to São Cristóvão flights?
Typically Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU).
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.