Distance from Fortaleza to Recife
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Fortaleza14 mFortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. It is Brazil's 4th largest city—Fortaleza surpassed Salvador in 2024 census with a population of slightly over 2.5 million—and 12th among cities…
Recife6 mRecife is the state capital of Pernambuco, Brazil, on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is the largest urban area within both the North and the Northeast Region of Brazil. It is the largest city in…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Fortaleza to Recife?
It is 630 km in a straight line from Fortaleza to Recife. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Recife?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 31 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Fortaleza to Recife?
Around 10 h 30 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.