Recife to São José de Ribamar flights
São José de Ribamar lies 1,186 km (737 mi) north-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 16 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 José de Ribamar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.7 million | 259,164 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) |
| Nearest large airport | REC, 9 km out | SLZ, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 50000-000 | 65110-000 |
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 José de Ribamar
São José de Ribamar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,828 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport | SLZ | 20 km (12 mi) | 7,828 ft | 178 ft |
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Common questions
How far is São José de Ribamar from Recife?
1,186 km (737 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Recife.
How long does it take to get from Recife to São José de Ribamar by air?
About 2 h 16 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 José de Ribamar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Recife to São José de Ribamar flights?
Typically Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ).
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.